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The Goddard School
St. Bernadette Elementary School

Northborough Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 388 students in Northborough, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private preschools in Northborough, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Northborough Private Preschools (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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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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
388
Students
-21.6% (-107 students) 10-yr
$6,775
Avg. Tuition
+11.5% (+$700) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
-23.1% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+9.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Northborough)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
572 Schools
# Students
388 Students
77,422 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025388148191
2024388145187
2023433144185
2022451146188
2021237143184
2020237139179
2019248143182
2018248144181
2017248143183
2016248142181
2015248137173
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% Students of Color
20%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202520%33%32%
202420%32%32%
202324%32%32%
202227%30%31%
202127%29%32%
202027%29%31%
201925%27%31%
201825%27%30%
201726%26%31%
201626%26%31%
201526%27%31%
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0.49
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.490.650.65
20240.490.650.65
20230.520.640.65
20220.550.630.64
20210.580.630.64
20200.580.630.64
20190.450.620.64
20180.450.620.64
20170.450.600.62
20160.450.590.62
20150.450.600.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%4%4%
202412%4%5%
202314%5%5%
202219%5%5%
202117%5%5%
202017%6%4%
201918%5%5%
201818%5%5%
201718%4%3%
201618%4%3%
201518%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%8%
20243%6%8%
20233%5%8%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%7%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20175%4%6%
20165%4%7%
20155%4%6%
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# Black Students
11 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%7%6%
20243%7%6%
20234%6%6%
20223%6%6%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%7%
20191%6%6%
20181%6%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%5%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
269 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
69%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202569%45%48%
202469%44%48%
202367%47%48%
202263%49%50%
202161%50%50%
202061%50%51%
201972%53%52%
201872%52%52%
201772%55%54%
201672%56%54%
201572%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 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
50 Students
28,669 Students
% of Others Students
13%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%38%34%
202412%39%33%
202312%37%33%
202213%35%31%
202117%34%31%
202017%33%31%
20194%32%30%
20184%33%30%
20174%31%30%
20164%31%29%
20154%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
7,802 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512:110:112:1
202412:110:112:1
202313:110:112:1
202211:110:112:1
202112:110:112:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202570%63%51%
202470%63%51%
202370%63%51%
202270%64%51%
202170%64%50%
202070%62%50%
201970%63%50%
201870%62%50%
201770%62%49%
201670%63%49%
201570%62%48%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025201516
2024201516
2023201516
2022201516
2021201516
2020201516
2019201516
2018201616
2017201516
2016201516
2015201516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,775
$16,625

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$6,775$16,935$12,988
2024$6,775$15,196$10,159
2023$6,775$13,122$9,500
2022$6,775$12,499$8,989
2021$6,775$11,338$8,661
2020$6,775$10,911$8,383
2019$6,775$10,906$8,266
2018$6,775$10,038$7,888
2017$6,775$9,452$7,628
2016$6,075$8,883$7,230
2015$6,075$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202520%30%31%
202420%30%30%
202320%31%30%
202220%30%29%
202120%31%29%
202020%31%29%
201920%30%28%
201820%30%27%
201720%28%26%
201620%27%25%
201520%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$7,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$2,000$8,042$4,864
2024$2,000$7,541$4,788
2023$2,000$6,550$4,663
2022$2,000$6,374$4,366
2021$2,000$5,384$4,213
2020$2,000$5,218$4,101
2019$2,000$5,308$3,985
2018$2,000$5,287$3,694
2017$2,000$5,469$3,658
2016$2,000$6,282$3,429
2015$2,000$6,469$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorthborough, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202575%81%83%
202475%83%88%
202375%83%88%
202275%82%88%
202175%84%88%
202075%85%88%
201975%85%88%
201875%84%88%
201775%83%88%
201675%83%88%
201575%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Northborough, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Northborough, MA is St. Bernadette Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Northborough?
2 private preschools are located in Northborough.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Northborough?
50% of private preschools in Northborough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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