Best Nantucket Private Elementary Schools (2026)

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

Private Elementary Schools in Nantucket, MA (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 Town (Nantucket)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
275 Students
91,785 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
$24,597
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$12,918

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
20,279 Students
% of Others Students
30%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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