For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 121 students in Wenham, MA (there are 1 public school, serving 255 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Wenham, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Private Schools in Wenham, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36 Essex Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-6200
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Wenham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
121 Students
126,967 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
67%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,800
$26,457
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$17,288
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
71%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
-
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
8,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
n/a
67,960 Students
% White Students
n/a
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
33,490 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wenham, MA?
1 private schools are located in Wenham, MA.
What percentage of students in Wenham go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Wenham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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