North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School

Best Rowley Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 288 students in Rowley, MA (there are 1 public school, serving 429 public students). 40% of all K-12 students in Rowley, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Private Schools in Rowley, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clark School
Clark School Photo - Clark School in Rowley, MA, is a private, co-ed day school for Preschool through Grade 12. We specialize in small class sizes and project-based learning, integrating technology and executive functioning skills into daily instruction. Our approach emphasizes social and emotional growth to support the development of the whole child. Discover more at clarkschool.com.
(19)
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Gr: NS-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Shore Montessori School
North Shore Montessori School Photo - Front of North Shore Montessori School
Montessori School
121 Wethersfield St
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 495-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 43 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Solstice School
Special Education School
20 Bowlery Dr
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-2346
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students

Overview

This Town (Rowley)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
288 Students
126,579 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
15,742 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1290
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,825
$26,598
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$2,734
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$17,810
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
7 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
111 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
39%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 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
162 Students
33,364 Students
% of Others Students
56%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
19 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rowley, MA?
3 private schools are located in Rowley, MA.
What percentage of students in Rowley go to private school?
40% of all K-12 students in Rowley are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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