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Shrewsbury Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,789 students in Shrewsbury, MA, 23% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
38% of private schools in Shrewsbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Shrewsbury Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John's High School
St. John's High School
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
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Map of Al-hamra Academy
Al-hamra Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Islamic
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
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Kindercare Learning Center Photo
Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
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Lilliput Early Childhood Center Photo
Lilliput Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
18 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-0430
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
16 Summer St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-1601
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Map of Shrewsbury Children's Center
Shrewsbury Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
138 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 755-3922
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Map of Shrewsbury KinderCare
Shrewsbury KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
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Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo
Shrewsbury Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
(1)
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Shrewsbury, MA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,789
Students
$11,202
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shrewsbury)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,789 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
33%
32%
0.63
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
190 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
65 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
935 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
52%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
529 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
157 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
68%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,202
$26,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$2,802
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

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?
8 private schools are located in Shrewsbury.
How diverse are private schools in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Shrewsbury go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shrewsbury?
38% of private schools in Shrewsbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Shrewsbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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