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Applewild School
The Fessenden School Top 20 ยท Largest Endowment (MA)

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

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 906 students in Massachusetts.
Affiliations: 33% of private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts include Applewild School and The Fessenden School.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 572 private schools in Massachusetts and 1% of its 77,076 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts (2026-27)

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Applewild School
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
(5)
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The Fessenden School
Gr: PK-9 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
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Map of The Sunroom Montessori School
The Sunroom Montessori School
Gr: K | 7 students
Montessori School (Christian)
233 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 468-0799
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts include Applewild School and The Fessenden School.
How many private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Massachusetts?
3 private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Massachusetts.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
33% of private preschools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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Private Schools
906
Students
$24,934
Avg. Tuition
47%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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