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Best North Reading Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 34 students in North Reading, MA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,327 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in North Reading, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

Private Schools in North Reading, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings
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Daycare / Preschool
48 Main St.
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-0403
Gr: NS-PK
Over The Rainbow
Daycare / Preschool
6 Washington St Ste 6
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-6844
Gr: PK-K | 34 students

Overview

This Town (North Reading)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
34 Students
126,967 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
8:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
8,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
6 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
18%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 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
28 Students
33,490 Students
% of Others Students
82%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in North Reading, MA?
2 private schools are located in North Reading, MA.
What percentage of students in North Reading go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in North Reading are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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