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St. Bernadette Elementary School
The Goddard School

Northborough Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 456 students in Northborough, MA, 14% of all K-12 students in Northborough, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
25% of private schools in Northborough, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Northborough Private Schools (2026-27)

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 Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy
Gr: K-6 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
(11)
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Map of The Fitzgerald Institute
The Fitzgerald Institute
Gr: K-6 | 11 students
Alternative School
261 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(978) 413-4372
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
10 Davis Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-0805
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Northborough, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ymca Center For Child Development Northboro
Ymca Center For Child Development Northboro
Gr: NS | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
23 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
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Northborough, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
456
Students
$10,863
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Northborough)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
456 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
20%
32%
0.49
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
12%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
12 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
278 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
70%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
68%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,863
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$18,797
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

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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