Best Nantucket Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 308 students in Nantucket, MA.

Private Preschools in Nantucket, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House Of Nantucket
Montessori School
7 Pheasant Drive
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-5454
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Tuition listed
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
308 Students
77,820 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,868 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
$16,878
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$8,083

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
161 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# 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
109 Students
28,883 Students
% of Others Students
35%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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