For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 456 students in Northborough, MA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,828 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Northborough, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Northborough, MA is St. Bernadette Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Northborough, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Northborough Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The Fitzgerald Institute
Alternative School
261 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
Gr: K-6 | 11 students
Northborough, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ymca Center For Child Development Northboro (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
23 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
Gr: NS | 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Northborough, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Northborough, MA is St. Bernadette Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Northborough?
4 private schools are located in Northborough.
What percentage of students in Northborough go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Northborough are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Northborough?
25% of private schools in Northborough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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