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Methuen Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 536 students in Methuen, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
75% of private elementary schools in Methuen, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 536
  • Average Tuition: $6,250
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Methuen, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 536
  • Average Tuition: $6,250
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Methuen, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Methuen Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Islamic Academy For Peace
The Islamic Academy For Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
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Map of St. Ann's Home
St. Ann's Home
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
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Map of Fellowship Christian Academy
Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
(4)
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Map of St. Monica School
St. Monica School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
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Methuen, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Community Kindergarten Of Methuen
Community Kindergarten Of Methuen
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
90 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-5706
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Map of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Catholic
84 Union Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-3040
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Map of Presentation Of Mary Academy
Presentation Of Mary Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Catholic
209 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-9391
(1)
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Methuen, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
536
Students
+24.1% (+104 students) 10-yr
$6,250
Avg. Tuition
+12.1% (+$677) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-15.4% (-2 students) 10-yr
45%
Students of Color
+32.4% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Methuen)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
491 Schools
# Students
536 Students
91,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025134191199
2024134188192
2023147189193
2022118189205
2021118186201
2020118181188
2019136188193
2018136188190
2017151189199
2016148189196
2015144175183
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% Students of Color
45%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202545%30%33%
202445%29%32%
202346%29%32%
202235%28%32%
202134%27%31%
202034%26%31%
201936%24%31%
201836%24%30%
201735%26%31%
201634%26%31%
201534%27%31%
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0.67
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.670.610.64
20240.670.610.64
20230.690.590.63
20220.590.570.62
20210.590.570.62
20200.590.560.62
20190.570.540.61
20180.570.540.60
20170.560.520.59
20160.540.510.59
20150.530.520.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258%6%5%
20248%5%5%
20238%6%5%
202213%7%5%
202113%6%5%
202013%6%5%
201912%5%4%
201812%5%4%
201716%5%4%
201617%5%4%
201516%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
110 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202519%6%9%
202419%7%9%
202320%6%9%
202219%5%8%
202119%6%9%
202019%6%9%
201912%5%8%
201812%5%8%
20175%4%8%
20165%4%8%
20156%5%8%
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# Black Students
58 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510%8%8%
202410%8%8%
20239%7%8%
20229%7%7%
20219%7%8%
20209%7%8%
20195%7%8%
20185%7%8%
20176%7%7%
20166%7%8%
20157%8%8%
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# White Students
298 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
53%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202552%58%55%
202452%58%55%
202350%60%55%
202259%62%57%
202159%63%57%
202059%63%58%
201963%66%59%
201863%65%59%
201764%67%61%
201665%68%61%
201567%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
60 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
11%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511%22%22%
202411%22%22%
202313%21%22%
20197%17%20%
20187%18%20%
20179%17%19%
20167%16%18%
20154%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
11,829 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
20239:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:111:1
20199:18:111:1
20189:19:111:1
20179:19:111:1
20169:19:112:1
20159:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
68%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202563%68%54%
202463%68%54%
202363%68%53%
202263%68%53%
202163%68%53%
202063%66%53%
201963%66%52%
201863%65%52%
201763%65%51%
201663%64%51%
201563%65%50%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025111416
2024111415
2023101415
2022111415
2021111415
2020111415
2019131415
2018131415
2017131415
2016131415
2015131315
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$24,964

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$6,250$24,810$14,043
2024$6,250$24,458$12,357
2023$6,000$22,154$11,693
2022$6,000$21,460$11,199
2021$6,000$19,366$10,824
2020$6,000$18,487$10,496
2019$5,750$17,868$10,300
2018$5,750$17,895$10,056
2017$5,750$17,409$9,712
2016$5,573$17,097$9,307
2015$5,573$17,131$8,903
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$13,224

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$2,000$12,764$6,227
2024$2,000$12,052$6,113
2023$2,000$10,933$5,785
2022$2,000$10,420$5,514
2021$2,000$9,238$5,269
2020$2,000$9,286$5,141
2019$2,000$8,233$5,007
2018$2,000$8,348$4,752
2017$2,000$7,869$4,582
2016$2,000$8,488$4,396
2015$2,000$8,678$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025100%73%81%
2024100%71%85%
2023100%73%85%
2022100%73%85%
2021100%75%86%
2020100%74%86%
2019100%74%85%
2018100%73%85%
2017100%74%86%
2016100%72%85%
2015100%71%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Methuen, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Methuen, MA include The Islamic Academy For Peace and St. Ann's Home.
How many private elementary schools are located in Methuen?
4 private elementary schools are located in Methuen.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Methuen?
75% of private elementary schools in Methuen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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