For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,222 students in Peabody, MA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Peabody, MA include St. John The Baptist School and Covenant Christian Academy.
Top-Ranked Peabody Private Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
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
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
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
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-4733
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
520 Lowell St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Peabody KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
520 Lowell St.
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0019
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Tuition listed
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
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0250
Gr: 4-9 | 25 students
Overview
This Town (Peabody)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,222 Students
77,459 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
33%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
71 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
63%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1212
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,800
$17,029
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
29 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
354 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
31%
45%
# 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
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
55%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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 33%.
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