Best Nantucket County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 275 students in Nantucket County, MA.

Private Elementary Schools in Nantucket County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Rugged Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-0427
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Nantucket New School
15 Nobadeer Farm Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-8569
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Nantucket County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
275 Students
91,805 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
11,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
68%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,929
$24,625
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$12,903

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
155 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
56%
58%
# 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
82 Students
20,299 Students
% of Others Students
30%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Nantucket County, MA?
2 private elementary schools are located in Nantucket County, MA.
Which private elementary schools in Nantucket County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Nantucket County include: Nantucket New School vs. Nantucket Lighthouse School, Nantucket Lighthouse School vs. Nantucket New School

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