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Winchester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 368 students in Winchester, MA, 8% of all K-12 students in Winchester, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
20% of private schools in Winchester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Winchester, MA (2026-27)

Map of Acera School
Acera School
Gr: K-9 | 124 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
(3)
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Childrens Own School
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
86 Main St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-2689
(1)
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Map of Creative Corner Childrens Learning Center
Creative Corner Childrens Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool
11 Sheridan Cir
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-5566
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Map of St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
162 Washington St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-5515
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Map of The Wilder School
The Wilder School
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students
Alternative School
162r Washington St
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 281-8948
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Winchester, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Agape Christian Academy
Agape Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Christian
620 Washington Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-0030
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Winchester, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
368
Students
+35.8% (+97 students) 10-yr
$28,125
Avg. Tuition
-8.7% (-$2,675) 4-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+4 students) 4-yr
28%
Students of Color
+55.6% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-65.2% (-15.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Winchester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
854 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWinchester, MA Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20225
20215
20204
20194
20184
20173
20164
20153
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# Students
368 Students
126,248 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202574159179
202474156172
2023116159174
2022124162185
2021124159180
2020120155171
2019117157175
2018117157172
201790160180
201690159178
201590152167
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% Students of Color
28%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202528%31%34%
202428%29%34%
202326%30%33%
202222%29%33%
202122%28%32%
202022%27%32%
201922%26%31%
201822%25%31%
201718%26%32%
201618%27%32%
201518%28%32%
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0.58
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.580.630.65
20240.580.630.65
20230.590.620.65
20220.580.600.64
20210.580.600.64
20200.590.590.64
20190.580.570.63
20180.580.580.63
20170.580.550.61
20160.590.550.61
20150.580.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510%6%5%
202410%6%5%
202310%6%5%
20227%7%4%
20217%6%4%
20209%7%4%
20198%6%4%
20188%5%4%
20177%6%4%
20166%5%4%
20157%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%6%9%
20241%6%9%
20232%6%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%6%7%
20162%6%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
117 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
32%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202532%54%52%
202432%54%52%
202336%56%52%
202237%58%54%
202137%59%54%
202041%59%54%
201939%61%56%
201839%61%56%
201746%63%58%
201650%64%58%
201546%64%58%
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# 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
208 Students
33,175 Students
% of Others Students
56%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202555%27%26%
202455%27%26%
202352%25%25%
202254%24%25%
202154%24%25%
202048%23%24%
201951%22%24%
201851%23%23%
201745%21%22%
201639%21%22%
201545%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
15,783 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
202313:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
202014:18:112:1
201915:19:112:1
201815:19:112:1
201723:19:112:1
201623:19:112:1
201523:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
68%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2021-2025)

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202578%67%55%
202470%67%54%
202275%67%54%
202175%67%54%
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Average Class Size
20 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025181415
2024201415
2022161415
2021161415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,125
$26,559

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$28,125$26,485$15,012
2024$35,950$27,159$13,254
2022$30,800$24,457$12,187
2021$30,800$22,623$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearWinchester, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%36%34%
202415%36%34%
202220%36%33%
202120%35%33%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Winchester, MA?
5 private schools are located in Winchester, MA.
How diverse are private schools in Winchester?
Winchester private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Winchester go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Winchester are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Winchester?
20% of private schools in Winchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Winchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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