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Best Massachusetts Private Preschools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 893 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts include The Fessenden School and Applewild School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo
(5)
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School Photo
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Gr: PK-9 | 541 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
The Sunroom Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
233 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 468-0799
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed

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