Covenant Christian Academy Photo

Best Peabody Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,688 students in Peabody, MA (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,774 public students). 23% 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, Bishop Fenwick High School, and St. John The Baptist School.
57% of private schools in Peabody, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Peabody Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Fenwick High School
Bishop Fenwick High School Photo
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Overhead view of campus
(Christian)
(7)
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Bridge To Learning Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
567 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-2215
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
5 Wheatland Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4733
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Peabody KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
520 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Peabody KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
520 Lowell St.
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Peabody, Massachusetts

Peabody, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Peabody)
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,688 Students
126,979 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
67%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,800
$26,435
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
36 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
750 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
47%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
666 Students
33,470 Students
% of Others Students
41%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
9 sports

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, Bishop Fenwick High School, and St. John The Baptist 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 31%.
What percentage of students in Peabody go to private school?
23% 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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