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Best 01545 Massachusetts Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,789 students in 01545, MA (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,921 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in 01545, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in 01545, 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 71%.
38% of private schools in 01545, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked 01545 Massachusetts Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
Al-hamra Academy
(Islamic)
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Gr: PK-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students
18 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-0430
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
16 Summer St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-1601
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
Shrewsbury Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
138 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 755-3922
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shrewsbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 01545, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 01545, MA is St. John's High School.
How many private schools are located in 01545?
8 private schools are located in 01545.
How diverse are private schools in 01545?
01545 private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in 01545 go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in 01545 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 01545?
38% of private schools in 01545 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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