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Massachusetts Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 57 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 14,682 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Massachusetts include Academy Of Notre Dame, Shady Hill School, and Dexter Southfield School.
The average tuition cost is $35,257, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average tuition cost of $17,008.
12% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 57

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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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Cambridge Montessori School Photo
Cambridge Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
(6)
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Dedham Country Day School Photo
Dedham Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
(1)
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Kingsley Montessori School Photo
Kingsley Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14
Montessori School
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
(3)
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The Advent School Photo
The Advent School
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
(1)
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Atrium School Photo
Atrium School
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
(8)
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Map of Fayerweather Street School
Fayerweather Street School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
(2)
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Nashoba Brooks School Photo
Nashoba Brooks School
Gr: PK-8
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
200 Strawberry Hill Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-4591
(10)
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The Sage School Photo
The Sage School
Gr: NS-8 | 135 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
(12)
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Academy Of Notre Dame Photo
Academy Of Notre Dame
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
(9)
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Applewild School Photo
Applewild School
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
(5)
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Bancroft School Photo
Bancroft School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
(4)
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Belmont Day School Photo
Belmont Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Sports: 12
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
(3)
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Brimmer and May School Photo
Brimmer and May School
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
(4)
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British International School Of Boston Photo
British International School Of Boston
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Alternative School
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
(8)
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Brookwood School Photo
Brookwood School
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
One Brookwood Road
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4500
(7)
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Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Photo
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,044 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
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Charles River School Photo
Charles River School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
6 Old Meadow Road
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-8213
(10)
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The Chestnut Hill School Photo
The Chestnut Hill School
Gr: NS-6 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
(9)
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Derby Academy Photo
Derby Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
(5)
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Dexter Southfield School Photo
Dexter Southfield School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,027 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 37
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
(1)
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The Fessenden School Photo
The Fessenden School
Gr: PK-9 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
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Friends Academy Photo
Friends Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
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Inly School Photo
Inly School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
46 Watch Hill Drive
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-5544
(1)
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International School Of Boston Photo
International School Of Boston
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 56
Specialized Curriculum
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
(6)
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Jackson Walnut Park School Photo
Jackson Walnut Park School
Gr: NS-6 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
(2)
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Lesley Ellis School Photo
Lesley Ellis School
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
34 Winter Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-1346
(5)
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Lexington Montessori School Photo
Lexington Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
(9)
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The Meadowbrook School Of Weston Photo
The Meadowbrook School Of Weston
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 3
10 Farm Rd
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 894-1193
(2)
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The Park School Photo
The Park School
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
171 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
(1)
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Perkins School For The Blind Photo
Perkins School For The Blind
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
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The Pike School Photo
The Pike School
Gr: PK-9 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 15
34 Sunset Rock Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-1197
(1)
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Catholic
20 Pleasant St
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
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Shady Hill School Photo
Shady Hill School
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5260
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Shore Country Day School Photo
Shore Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
545 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Massachusetts include Academy Of Notre Dame, Shady Hill School, and Dexter Southfield School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Massachusetts?
57 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $35,257, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $17,008.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
12% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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Private Schools
14,682
Students
$35,257
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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