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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 2,447 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts include Saint Columbkille Partnership School, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, and Haggerty School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
25% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Top Ranked Private Elementary 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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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 Haggerty School
Haggerty School
Gr: K-6 | 279 students
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
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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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Saint Columbkille Partnership School Photo
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
(1)
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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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Boston Children's School
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
(1)
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Map of Discovery Daycare Center
Discovery Daycare Center
Gr: PK-1 | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
25 Messenger St
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 643-3399
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Map of Gorse Childrens Center
Gorse Childrens Center
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
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Hands-on Montessori School Photo
Hands-on Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
12 Creeden Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 339-4667
(3)
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Keystone Montessori School Photo
Keystone Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 74 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
55 Middlesex Street
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
(978) 251-2929
(7)
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Map of King's Corner Learning Center
King's Corner Learning Center
Gr: PK-3 | 16 students
24 Norwood Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 342-9270
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Map of The Loft School Of Marion
The Loft School Of Marion
Gr: K-1 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
124 Front St
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-1243
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Map of Paige Academy
Paige Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Alternative School
28 Highland Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
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Map of Vineyard Montessori School
Vineyard Montessori School
Gr: PK-7 | 87 students
Montessori School
286 Main St
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 693-4090
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts include Saint Columbkille Partnership School, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, and Haggerty School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Massachusetts?
16 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
25% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
16
Private Schools
2,447
Students
$13,100
Avg. Tuition
50%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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