Best Shrewsbury Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,831 students in Shrewsbury, MA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,885 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Shrewsbury, MA is St. John's High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
38% of private schools in Shrewsbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Shrewsbury Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
Al-hamra Academy
(Islamic)
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
18 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-0430
Grades: PK-1
| 173 students
St. Mary Continuation School
(Catholic)
16 Summer St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-1601
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Shrewsbury Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
138 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 755-3922
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
Shrewsbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Shrewsbury Montessori School
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo - Lower Elementary students enjoy a winter day on the playground.
Montessori School
(1)
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
Grades: NS-6
| 190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Shrewsbury, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Shrewsbury, MA is St. John's High School.
How many private schools are located in Shrewsbury, MA?
8 private schools are located in Shrewsbury, MA.
How diverse are private schools in Shrewsbury, MA?
Shrewsbury, MA private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Shrewsbury, MA go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shrewsbury, MA?
38% of private schools in Shrewsbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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