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Best Plymouth County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 37 private preschools serving 5,479 students in Plymouth County, MA.
The average tuition cost is $19,134, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average tuition cost of $17,029.
32% of private preschools in Plymouth County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 37
  • # Students Served: 5,479
  • Average Tuition: $19,134
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Plymouth County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 37
  • # Students Served: 5,479
  • Average Tuition: $19,134
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 23%
  • View Plymouth County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Plymouth County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Bay Farm Montessori Academy Photo
Bay Farm Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
145 Loring Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7101
(9)
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Derby Academy Photo
Derby Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
(3)
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Map of Elements Montessori
Elements Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
221 Summer St
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 585-8222
(7)
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Inly School Photo
Inly School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
46 Watch Hill Drive
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-5544
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: NS-12 | 755 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
399 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
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Sela The International Private School Photo
Sela The International Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
(2)
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Map of Trinity Catholic Academy
Trinity Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students
Catholic
37 Erie Ave
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6237
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Map of Brockton Area Sda Academy
Brockton Area Sda Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Seventh Day Adventist
243 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 586-9955
(2)
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Calvary Chapel Academy Photo
Calvary Chapel Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
175 Market Street
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 871-1043
(7)
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Map of Childrens Express Learning Cen
Childrens Express Learning Cen
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
359 Manley St
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 588-6644
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Map of Field House Day School
Field House Day School
Gr: NS | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1100 N Main St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-1100
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Map of Kalia Kids Learning Center
Kalia Kids Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Daycare / Preschool
104 Charles Eldridge Dr
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 923-0015
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Map of Labelle Day School
Labelle Day School
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 East Ashland Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 586-9143
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Lakeville Park KinderCare Photo
Lakeville Park KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
4 Lakeville Business Park
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 946-5466
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Map of Little Lambs Christian Learning Center
Little Lambs Christian Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
421 Torrey St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 427-5549
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Map of Little People's College - Mattapoisett
Little People's College - Mattapoisett
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
7 Tallman St
Mattapoisett, MA 02739
(508) 758-2962
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Marshfield KinderCare Photo
Marshfield KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
495 School St.
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 834-0036
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Mullein Hill Christian Academy Photo
Mullein Hill Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
25 Staples Shore Road
Lakeville, MA 02347
(774) 213-9093
(2)
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Map of New England Baptist Academy
New England Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
560 N Main St
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 584-5188
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Plymouth County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Christian Children's Center
Christian Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
219 Adams St
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 878-2447
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Map of Garden Of Knowledge
Garden Of Knowledge
Gr: PK-5 | 32 students
Alternative School
40 State Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-6050
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Map of Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 393 students
Catholic
6 Delprete Ave
Rockland, MA 02370
(781) 878-1154
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Map of Hope Christian School
Hope Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students
Christian
503 South Ave
Whitman, MA 02382
(508) 631-8794
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Map of Keys Of The Kingdom Christian
Keys Of The Kingdom Christian
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
33 N Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-2616
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Map of Magic Touch Nursery Pre School Center
Magic Touch Nursery Pre School Center
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
387 E Center St
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 584-2228
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Map of May Center School For Brain Injury And Related Dis
May Center School For Brain Injury And Related Dis
Gr: 2-12 | 189 students
Special Education School
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-3049
(3)
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Northbrook Academy Photo
Northbrook Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
40 North Main Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-8047
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Map of South Shore Christian School
South Shore Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
899 North Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-1400
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Wooded Acres Child Care LLC Photo
Wooded Acres Child Care LLC
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
168 Main Street
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-0041
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Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
38 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearPlymouth County Total Schools
202538
202440
202338
202237
202139
202042
201941
201844
201741
201642
201545
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# Students
5,479 Students
77,459 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025157148191
2024150145187
2023162144185
2022146146188
2021153143184
2020145139179
2019153143182
2018145144181
2017140143183
2016137142181
2015108137173
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% Average Students of Color
23%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202522%33%32%
202422%32%32%
202322%32%32%
202224%30%31%
202121%29%32%
202023%29%31%
201923%27%31%
201823%27%30%
201718%26%31%
201618%26%31%
201523%27%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
558 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:112:1
20248:110:112:1
20239:110:112:1
20229:110:112:1
202110:110:112:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
63%

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

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202567%63%51%
202465%63%51%
202365%63%51%
202264%64%51%
202161%64%50%
202061%62%50%
201961%63%50%
201861%62%50%
201756%62%49%
201656%63%49%
201552%62%48%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025161516
2024151516
2023161516
2022161516
2021151516
2020151516
2019151516
2018131616
2017121516
2016121516
2015131516
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202591311
202471010
202371010
202241010
20217910
20207810
20197910
2018799
2017789
2016989
2015779
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,134
$17,029

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$19,075$16,935$12,988
2024$10,209$15,196$10,159
2023$11,536$13,122$9,500
2022$11,536$12,499$8,989
2021$11,218$11,338$8,661
2020$6,707$10,911$8,383
2019$6,707$10,906$8,266
2018$6,125$10,038$7,888
2017$5,913$9,452$7,628
2016$6,283$8,883$7,230
2015$6,300$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
22%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202522%30%31%
202422%30%30%
202321%31%30%
202221%30%29%
202122%31%29%
20209%31%29%
20199%30%28%
201816%30%27%
201716%28%26%
201616%27%25%
201517%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,750
$7,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$8,750$8,042$4,864
2024$8,750$7,541$4,788
2023$7,753$6,550$4,663
2022$7,753$6,374$4,366
2021$6,007$5,384$4,213
2020$9,000$5,218$4,101
2019$9,000$5,308$3,985
2018$9,000$5,287$3,694
2017$8,750$5,469$3,658
2016$8,750$6,282$3,429
2015$8,750$6,469$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202590%81%83%
202492%83%88%
202395%83%88%
202275%82%88%
202175%84%88%
202075%85%88%
201975%85%88%
201882%84%88%
201782%83%88%
201682%83%88%
201582%82%88%
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Average Endowment Size
$9.55 million
$28.56 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$9 M$26 M$33 M
2024$12 M$25 M$19 M
2023$12 M$25 M$19 M
2022$12 M$25 M$17 M
2021$12 M$23 M$17 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20250.610.650.65
20240.610.650.65
20230.610.640.65
20220.610.630.64
20210.600.630.64
20200.610.630.64
20190.610.620.64
20180.600.620.64
20170.560.600.62
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
84 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20252%4%4%
20242%4%5%
20232%5%5%
20221%5%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%6%4%
20192%5%5%
20182%5%5%
20172%4%3%
20162%4%3%
20151%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
134 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20253%6%8%
20243%6%8%
20233%5%8%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%7%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20171%4%6%
20161%4%7%
20151%4%6%
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# Black Students
431 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20258%7%6%
20248%7%6%
20238%6%6%
20228%6%6%
20218%6%7%
20208%6%7%
20199%6%6%
20189%6%6%
20174%6%6%
20164%5%6%
20155%6%6%
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# White Students
2,251 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
43%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202543%45%48%
202442%44%48%
202348%47%48%
202247%49%50%
202151%50%50%
202050%50%51%
201950%53%52%
201850%52%52%
201750%55%54%
201650%56%54%
201553%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
2,348 Students
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
45%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPlymouth County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202544%38%34%
202445%39%33%
202339%37%33%
202242%35%31%
202137%34%31%
202038%33%31%
201937%32%30%
201837%33%30%
201743%31%30%
201643%31%29%
201540%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Plymouth County, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Plymouth County, MA include Elements Montessori, Sacred Heart Elementary School, and Bay Farm Montessori Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Plymouth County?
37 private preschools are located in Plymouth County.
How much do private preschools cost in Plymouth County?
The average tuition cost is $19,134, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $17,029.
How diverse are private preschools in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Plymouth County?
32% of private preschools in Plymouth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Plymouth County are often viewed compared to one another?

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