For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 308 students in Nantucket County, MA.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 308
- Average Tuition: $16,218
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Nantucket County Private Preschools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 308
- Average Tuition: $16,218
- View Nantucket County, MA School Trends
Private Preschools in Nantucket County (2026-27)
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Montessori School
7 Pheasant Drive
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1 Rugged Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-0427
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
15 Nobadeer Farm Rd
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-8569
Overview
Category
This State (MA)
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# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
308 Students
77,076 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
63%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,218
$16,725
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,374
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,266 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
4,184 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,005 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
161 Students
33,794 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
28,680 Students
% of Others Students
35%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Nantucket County, MA?
3 private preschools are located in Nantucket County, MA.
Which private preschools in Nantucket County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Nantucket County include: Nantucket New School vs. Nantucket Lighthouse School, Nantucket Lighthouse School vs. Nantucket New School, Montessori Children's House Of Nantucket vs. Nantucket Lighthouse School
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