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Methuen Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 785 students in Methuen, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private preschools in Methuen, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 785
  • Average Tuition: $6,250
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Methuen, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 785
  • Average Tuition: $6,250
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 41%
  • View Methuen, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Methuen Private Preschools (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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The Chapel School Photo
The Chapel School
Gr: PK | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
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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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Growing Years Learning Center Photo
Growing Years Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
423 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 685-0975
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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)

6
Private Schools
785
Students
+9.3% (+67 students) 10-yr
$6,250
Avg. Tuition
+12.1% (+$677) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+9.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
41%
Students of Color
+70.8% (+17.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Methuen)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
573 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMethuen, MA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20224
20215
20205
20195
20184
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
785 Students
77,171 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025131148191
2024131145187
2023129144185
2022154146188
2021127143184
2020127139179
2019124143182
2018123144181
2017123143183
2016122142181
2015120137173
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% Students of Color
41%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202541%33%32%
202441%32%32%
202330%32%32%
202215%30%31%
202119%29%32%
202019%29%31%
201925%27%31%
201826%27%30%
201725%26%31%
201625%26%31%
201524%27%31%
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0.70
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.700.650.65
20240.700.650.65
20230.680.640.65
20220.640.630.64
20210.640.630.64
20200.640.630.64
20190.630.620.64
20180.540.620.64
20170.660.600.62
20160.660.590.62
20150.660.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%4%4%
20245%4%5%
20235%5%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%6%4%
201911%5%5%
201814%5%5%
20179%4%3%
20169%4%3%
20159%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
112 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514%6%8%
202414%6%8%
202312%5%8%
202211%5%8%
202111%5%7%
202011%5%7%
20193%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20176%4%6%
20166%4%7%
20156%4%6%
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# Black Students
58 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%7%6%
20247%7%6%
20235%6%6%
20223%6%6%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%7%
20192%6%6%
20182%6%6%
20173%6%6%
20163%5%6%
20153%6%6%
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# White Students
344 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
42%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202542%45%48%
202442%44%48%
202335%47%48%
202242%49%50%
202141%50%50%
202041%50%51%
201932%53%52%
201819%52%52%
201739%55%54%
201640%56%54%
201541%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 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
260 Students
28,664 Students
% of Others Students
32%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202532%38%34%
202432%39%33%
202343%37%33%
202241%35%31%
202142%34%31%
202042%33%31%
201951%32%30%
201864%33%30%
201743%31%30%
201642%31%29%
201541%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
72 Teachers
7,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511:110:112:1
202411:110:112:1
202311:110:112:1
202212:110:112:1
202112:110:112:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201813:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
63%

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

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202563%63%51%
202463%63%51%
202363%63%51%
202225%64%51%
202125%64%50%
202025%62%50%
201963%63%50%
2018100%62%50%
201763%62%49%
201663%63%49%
201563%62%48%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121516
2024121516
202391516
2022101516
2021101516
2020101516
2019111516
2018121616
2017111516
2016111516
2015111516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$16,648

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$6,250$16,935$12,988
2024$6,250$15,196$10,159
2023$6,000$13,122$9,500
2022$5,500$12,499$8,989
2021$5,500$11,338$8,661
2020$5,500$10,911$8,383
2019$5,750$10,906$8,266
2018$6,000$10,038$7,888
2017$5,750$9,452$7,628
2016$5,573$8,883$7,230
2015$5,573$8,910$6,984
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$7,420

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$2,000$8,042$4,864
2024$2,000$7,541$4,788
2023$2,000$6,550$4,663
2019$2,000$5,308$3,985
2018$2,000$5,287$3,694
2017$2,000$5,469$3,658
2016$2,000$6,282$3,429
2015$2,000$6,469$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025100%81%83%
2024100%83%88%
2023100%83%88%
2019100%85%88%
2018100%84%88%
2017100%83%88%
2016100%83%88%
2015100%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Methuen, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Methuen, MA include The Islamic Academy For Peace and St. Ann's Home.
How many private preschools are located in Methuen?
6 private preschools are located in Methuen.
How diverse are private preschools in Methuen?
Methuen private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Methuen?
50% of private preschools in Methuen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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