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Peabody Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,222 students in Peabody, MA.
50% of private preschools in Peabody, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Peabody Private Preschools (2026-27)

Covenant Christian Academy Photo
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 Photo
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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Peabody, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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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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Peabody, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,222
Students
+23.4% (+232 students) 10-yr
$15,800
Avg. Tuition
+36.7% (+$4,245) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
+118.2% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Peabody)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
573 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearPeabody, MA Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20196
20186
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
1,222 Students
77,171 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025204148191
2024204145187
2023203144185
2022218146188
2021211143184
2020197139179
2019168143182
2018168144181
2017180143183
2016180142181
2015198137173
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% Students of Color
24%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202524%33%32%
202424%32%32%
202323%32%32%
202229%30%31%
202129%29%32%
202017%29%31%
201924%27%31%
201824%27%30%
201721%26%31%
201613%26%31%
201511%27%31%
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0.59
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.590.650.65
20240.590.650.65
20230.600.640.65
20220.560.630.64
20210.570.630.64
20200.590.630.64
20190.570.620.64
20180.570.620.64
20170.570.600.62
20160.570.590.62
20150.560.600.62
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%4%4%
20241%4%5%
20231%5%5%
20221%5%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%6%4%
20193%5%5%
20183%5%5%
20173%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20153%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
110 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510%6%8%
202410%6%8%
20237%5%8%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%7%
20207%5%7%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20173%4%6%
20163%4%7%
20154%4%6%
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# Black Students
29 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%7%6%
20243%7%6%
20234%6%6%
20222%6%6%
20212%6%7%
20202%6%7%
20191%6%6%
20181%6%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%5%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
354 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
31%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202531%45%48%
202431%44%48%
202333%47%48%
202233%49%50%
202134%50%50%
202037%50%51%
201942%53%52%
201842%52%52%
201748%55%54%
201648%56%54%
201552%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
633 Students
28,664 Students
% of Others Students
55%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202555%38%34%
202455%39%33%
202354%37%33%
202258%35%31%
202156%34%31%
202052%33%31%
201950%32%30%
201850%33%30%
201745%31%30%
201645%31%29%
201540%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
7,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202516:110:112:1
202416:110:112:1
202314:110:112:1
202215:110:112:1
202115:110:112:1
202016:110:112:1
201913:110:112:1
201813:110:112:1
201716:110:112:1
201615:110:112:1
201514:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
63%

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

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202565%63%51%
202465%63%51%
202365%63%51%
202265%64%51%
202165%64%50%
202065%62%50%
201965%63%50%
201865%62%50%
201765%62%49%
201658%63%49%
201547%62%48%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025161516
2024161516
2023141516
2022141516
2021141516
2020141516
2019141516
2018141616
2017161516
2016161516
2015161516
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Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202571311
202471010
202381010
202281010
20218910
20208810
20198910
2018799
2017789
2016789
2015479
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Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,800
$16,648

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$15,800$16,935$12,988
2024$15,800$15,196$10,159
2023$13,000$13,122$9,500
2022$13,000$12,499$8,989
2021$13,000$11,338$8,661
2020$12,000$10,911$8,383
2019$12,000$10,906$8,266
2018$11,950$10,038$7,888
2017$11,720$9,452$7,628
2016$11,720$8,883$7,230
2015$11,555$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearPeabody, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202535%30%31%
202435%30%30%
202335%31%30%
202235%30%29%
202135%31%29%
202035%31%29%
201935%30%28%
201835%30%27%
201735%28%26%
201635%27%25%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Peabody, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Peabody, MA include St. John The Baptist School and Covenant Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Peabody?
6 private preschools are located in Peabody.
How diverse are private preschools in Peabody?
Peabody private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Peabody?
50% of private preschools in Peabody are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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