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Best 01960 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,682 students in 01960, MA (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,774 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in 01960, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 01960, MA include Bishop Fenwick High School, Covenant Christian Academy, and St. John The Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
57% of private schools in 01960, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 01960 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026)

Bishop Fenwick High School Photo
Bishop Fenwick High School
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
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Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
(7)
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Map of St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students
Catholic
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
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Map of Bridge To Learning Childrens Center
Bridge To Learning Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
567 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-2215
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Map of Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten
Holy Childhood Nursery - Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
5 Wheatland Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4733
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Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
520 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
(1)
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Map of Peabody KinderCare
Peabody KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
520 Lowell St.
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
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01960, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lakeside School
Lakeside School
Gr: 4-9 | 25 students
All-boys | Special Education School
629 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0250
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 01960, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 01960, MA include Bishop Fenwick High School, Covenant Christian Academy, and St. John The Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in 01960?
7 private schools are located in 01960.
How diverse are private schools in 01960?
01960 private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 01960 go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in 01960 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 01960?
57% of private schools in 01960 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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