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Petersham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 14 students in Petersham, MA, 9% of all K-12 students in Petersham, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Petersham, MA (2026-27)

Map of Petersham Montessori Schools
Petersham Montessori Schools
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
28 New Salem Road
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-0246
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Petersham, MA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
14
Students
33%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Petersham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
853 Schools
# Students
14 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
33%
32%
0.36
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
0 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
0%
7%
# White Students
2 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
14%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
11 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
79%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Petersham, MA?
1 private schools are located in Petersham, MA.
What percentage of students in Petersham go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Petersham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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