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Best Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 112 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 9,158 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts include For Pete's Sake Preschool, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, and Bay Farm Montessori Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,984, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
10% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 112

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 112

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts (2026-27)

Bay Farm Montessori Academy Photo
Bay Farm Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
145 Loring Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7101
(9)
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Montessori Escuela Photo
Montessori Escuela
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
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Apple Orchard School Photo
Apple Orchard School
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
282 D Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-6463
(1)
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Map of Eliot-pearson Children's School
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
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Map of For Pete's Sake Preschool
For Pete's Sake Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 297 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
18 Baltic Street - Route 1 South Attleboro
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7770
(1)
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Map of Haggerty School
Haggerty School
Gr: K-6 | 279 students
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
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Map of Haverhill Day Care Center
Haverhill Day Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
367 S Main St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-3901
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Map of Kiddie Kampus
Kiddie Kampus
Gr: PK-K | 423 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 991-8900
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Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten Photo
Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
503 Lynnfield St
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 595-3487
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Map of Lowell Day Nursery
Lowell Day Nursery
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
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Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Photo
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Jewish
1148 Converse St
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-8665
(1)
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Map of Quincy Catholic Academy
Quincy Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
370 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-3830
(2)
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Map of St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School
Gr: NS-6 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
40 Saint Theresa Ave
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-1050
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Map of Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center
Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center
Gr: NS | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
185 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 506-6930
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Map of Ymca Center For Child Development Wee Wuns Prek Kdgn
Ymca Center For Child Development Wee Wuns Prek Kdgn
Gr: NS | 33 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
75 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
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Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center Photo
Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
(3)
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Map of Animal Crackers Nursery School
Animal Crackers Nursery School
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
211 Landry Avenue
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 699-7090
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Map of Arlington Children's Center Inc
Arlington Children's Center Inc
Gr: NS-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-9307
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Map of Beacon Hill Nursery School
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Daycare / Preschool
74 Joy St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
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Billerica Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Billerica Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
262 Concord Rd
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 670-7707
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts include For Pete's Sake Preschool, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, and Bay Farm Montessori Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Massachusetts?
112 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $14,984, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
10% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
112
Private Schools
9,158
Students
$14,984
Avg. Tuition
46%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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