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Nantucket Private Schools

There are 3 private schools in Nantucket, serving 308 students.
Nantucket Lighthouse School lists tuition of $13,000.
Montessori Children's House Of Nantucket serves pre-K to kindergarten, Nantucket Lighthouse School serves pre-K to grade 5 and Nantucket New School serves pre-K to grade 8.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Nantucket, MA (2026-27)

Map of Montessori Children's House Of Nantucket
Montessori Children's House Of Nantucket
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Montessori School
7 Pheasant Drive
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-5454
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Map of Nantucket Lighthouse School
Nantucket Lighthouse School
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1 Rugged Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-0427
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Map of Nantucket New School
Nantucket New School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
15 Nobadeer Farm Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-8569
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Nantucket, MA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
308
Students
$16,218
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Nantucket)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
308 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
19%
32%
0.60
0.63
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
161 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
52%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
68%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,218
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$18,694

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Nantucket, MA?
3 private schools are located in Nantucket, MA.
What percentage of students in Nantucket go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Nantucket are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Which private schools in Nantucket are often viewed compared to one another?

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