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Natick Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 697 students in Natick, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
17% of private preschools in Natick, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Natick Private Preschools (2026-27)

Riverbend School Photo
Riverbend School
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
33 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-7333
(1)
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Map of Crossroads School
Crossroads School
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
11 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 651-7500
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Next Generation Children's Centers Photo
Next Generation Children's Centers
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool
15 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-6600
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Map of Primrose School Of Natick
Primrose School Of Natick
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Daycare / Preschool
296 N Main St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 545-2624
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Map of St. Benedict Classical Academy
St. Benedict Classical Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students
Catholic
2 Pleasant St
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-1900
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The Tobin School
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
73 Cottage Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-5006
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Natick, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
697
Students
+64.4% (+273 students) 10-yr
$22,033
Avg. Tuition
+57.4% (+$8,033) 9-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+3 students) 9-yr
29%
Students of Color
+70.6% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Natick)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
572 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearNatick, MA Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20224
20214
20204
20193
20183
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
697 Students
77,459 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025119148191
2024119145187
2023104144185
202273146188
202173143184
2020107139179
2019130143182
2018130144181
2017111143183
2016107142181
2015106137173
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% Students of Color
29%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202529%33%32%
202429%32%32%
202320%32%32%
202233%30%31%
202133%29%32%
202033%29%31%
201713%26%31%
201612%26%31%
201517%27%31%
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0.55
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.550.650.65
20240.550.650.65
20230.540.640.65
20220.580.630.64
20210.580.630.64
20200.580.630.64
20170.530.600.62
20160.530.590.62
20150.530.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%4%4%
20243%4%5%
20233%5%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%8%
20242%6%8%
20233%5%8%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%7%
20172%4%6%
20162%4%7%
20152%4%6%
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# Black Students
8 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%7%6%
20242%7%6%
20233%6%6%
20224%6%6%
20214%6%7%
20204%6%7%
20174%6%6%
20164%5%6%
20154%6%6%
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# White Students
149 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
38%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202539%45%48%
202439%44%48%
202361%47%48%
202246%49%50%
202146%50%50%
202046%50%51%
201758%55%54%
201658%56%54%
201558%56%54%
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# 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
214 Students
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
55%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202554%38%34%
202454%39%33%
202330%37%33%
202245%35%31%
202145%34%31%
202045%33%31%
201736%31%30%
201636%31%29%
201536%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259:110:112:1
20249:110:112:1
20237:110:112:1
20227:110:112:1
20217:110:112:1
20207:110:112:1
20195:110:112:1
20185:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
20157:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202561%63%51%
202461%63%51%
202361%63%51%
202273%64%51%
202173%64%50%
202073%62%50%
201973%63%50%
201868%62%50%
201767%62%49%
201675%63%49%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121516
2024121516
2023121516
2022111516
2021111516
2020111516
2019111516
2018111616
2017101516
201691516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,033
$17,029

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$20,553$16,935$12,988
2024$14,000$15,196$10,159
2023$14,000$13,122$9,500
2022$14,000$12,499$8,989
2021$14,000$11,338$8,661
2020$14,000$10,911$8,383
2019$14,000$10,906$8,266
2018$14,000$10,038$7,888
2017$14,000$9,452$7,628
2016$14,000$8,883$7,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
38%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearNatick, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202538%81%83%
202375%83%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Natick, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Natick, MA is Riverbend School.
How many private preschools are located in Natick?
6 private preschools are located in Natick.
How diverse are private preschools in Natick?
Natick private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Natick?
17% of private preschools in Natick are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Natick are often viewed compared to one another?

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