Bishop Fenwick High School Photo

Top 3 Best Peabody Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,688 students in Peabody, MA (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,832 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Peabody, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Peabody, MA include Covenant Christian Academy, St. John The Baptist School, and Bishop Fenwick High School.
57% of private schools in Peabody, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Peabody Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Fenwick High School
Bishop Fenwick High School Photo
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Overhead view of campus
(Christian)
(7)
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 432 students
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Bridge To Learning Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
567 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-2215
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
5 Wheatland Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4733
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Peabody KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
520 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Peabody KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
520 Lowell St.
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Grades: NS-PK
| 70 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
629 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0250
Grades: 4-9
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Peabody, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Peabody, MA include Covenant Christian Academy, St. John The Baptist School, and Bishop Fenwick High School.
How many private schools are located in Peabody?
7 private schools are located in Peabody.
How diverse are private schools in Peabody?
Peabody private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Peabody go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Peabody are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Peabody?
57% of private schools in Peabody are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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