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Saugus Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 213 students in Saugus, MA, 6% of all K-12 students in Saugus, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Saugus, MA (2026-27)

The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 12 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
248 Lynn Fells Parkway
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
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Map of Shining Stars Learning Center
Shining Stars Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 201 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 E Denver St
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5454
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Saugus, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
213
Students
+113.0% (+113 students) 10-yr
$25,320
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
201:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+3,920.0% (+196.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saugus)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
213 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025107159179
2024107156172
2023201159174
2022201162185
2021201159180
2020201155171
2019201157175
2018201157172
2017100160180
2016100159178
2015100152167
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% Students of Color
8%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258%31%34%
20248%29%34%
20238%30%33%
20228%29%33%
20218%28%32%
20208%27%32%
20198%26%31%
20188%25%31%
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0.51
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.510.630.65
20240.510.630.65
20230.510.620.65
20220.510.600.64
20210.510.600.64
20200.510.590.64
20190.510.570.63
20180.510.580.63
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%7%7%
20243%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%6%7%
20183%6%7%
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# White Students
74 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
37%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202537%54%52%
202437%54%52%
202337%56%52%
202237%58%54%
202137%59%54%
202037%59%54%
201937%61%56%
201837%61%56%
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# 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
121 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
60%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202560%27%26%
202460%27%26%
202360%25%25%
202260%24%25%
202160%24%25%
202060%23%24%
201960%22%24%
201860%23%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
201:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025201:18:111:1
2024201:18:111:1
2023201:18:111:1
2022201:18:111:1
2021201:18:111:1
2020201:18:112:1
2019201:19:112:1
2018201:19:112:1
20175:19:112:1
20165:19:112:1
20155:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%67%55%
202415%67%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,320
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$25,320$26,485$15,012
2024$25,320$27,159$13,254
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$87.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearSaugus, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202575%71%81%
202475%70%85%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Saugus, MA?
2 private schools are located in Saugus, MA.
What percentage of students in Saugus go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Saugus are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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