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Massachusetts Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 89 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 24,048 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Saint Columbkille Partnership School, Academy Of Notre Dame, and St. Agnes School.
The average tuition cost is $7,575, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average tuition cost of $16,725.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 89

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 89

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts (2026-27)

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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Blessed Sacrament School Photo
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
(4)
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Map of Cheverus Catholic School
Cheverus Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Catholic
30 Irving St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
(2)
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Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo
Espirito Santo Parochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
(2)
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Holy Family Academy Photo
Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
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Holy Name Parish School Photo
Holy Name Parish School
Gr: NS-6 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
(1)
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
(1)
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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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Map of Lawrence Catholic Academy
Lawrence Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
(1)
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Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo
Our Lady Of Assumption School
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
40 Grove St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
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Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students
Catholic
94 Saint Alphonsus St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
(1)
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Map of Quincy Catholic Academy
Quincy Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
370 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-3830
(2)
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Sacred Heart Continuation School Photo
Sacred Heart Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
(2)
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: NS-12 | 755 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
399 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
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Map of Sacred Hearts School
Sacred Hearts School
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
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St. Agatha School Photo
St. Agatha School
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
440 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-3548
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Map of St. Agnes Academy
St. Agnes Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
30 Carson Ave
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-3143
(1)
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Map of St. Agnes School
St. Agnes School
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
39 Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
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St. Anna School Photo
St. Anna School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
213 Lancaster St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
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St. Bernadette Elementary School Photo
St. Bernadette Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
(1)
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Map of St. Bernard Elementary School
St. Bernard Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
(2)
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St. Bridget School Photo
St. Bridget School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
832 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
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St. Catherine Of Siena School Photo
St. Catherine Of Siena School
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
249 Nahatan St
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-5354
(2)
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Map of St. Charles School
St. Charles School
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
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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. Francis Xavier Elementary School
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
223 Main St
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 995-4313
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St. Joan Of Arc School Photo
St. Joan Of Arc School
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
(1)
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Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
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St. John The Baptist School Photo
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students
Catholic
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
(1)
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Map of St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Catholic
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 479 students
Catholic
132 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 396-3636
(4)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
15 Gould St
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
(9)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Saint Columbkille Partnership School, Academy Of Notre Dame, and St. Agnes School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Massachusetts?
89 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $7,575, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $16,725.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
89
Private Schools
24,048
Students
$7,575
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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