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Best Worcester Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,732 students in Worcester, MA (there are 49 public schools, serving 26,671 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Worcester, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $22,271, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,482.
59% of private schools in Worcester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Worcester Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alhuda Academy
(Islamic)
(1)
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bancroft School
Bancroft School Photo
(4)
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
865 Main St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 791-6496
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
(7)
15 Jamesbury Drive
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 577-3045
Gr: NS-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy Photo - On overhead of our historic campus in the city of Worcester, MA.
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
75 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
Gr: NS | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Access Futures Child Care Center
Alternative School
799 W Boylston St Ste 3
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Gr: PK | 30 students
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Nativity School Of Worcester
All-boys (Catholic)
67 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-0100
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1220 Main St
Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 752-5609
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. St.ephen School
(Catholic)
355 Grafton St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-3209
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners Photo - Small group instruction with qualified special education teachers.
Special Education School
(1)
15 Jamesbury Dr
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 751-8500
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Venerini Academy
(Catholic)
27 Edward St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 753-3210
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Worcester Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2 Airport Drive
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 753-4732
Gr: 2-8 | 22 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Achei Tmimim Academy
(Jewish)
Po Box 20707
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 752-0904
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
G Stanley Hall School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
41 Randolph Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
Gr: 4-5 | 3 students
120 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students

Overview

This Town (Worcester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,732 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
365 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,271
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$375
$2,893
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,100
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
223 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
248 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
352 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
11%
7%
# White Students
1,753 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
56%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
577 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Worcester, MA?
How many private schools are located in Worcester?
17 private schools are located in Worcester.
How much do private schools cost in Worcester?
The average tuition cost is $22,271, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,482.
How diverse are private schools in Worcester?
Worcester private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Worcester go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Worcester are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Worcester?
59% of private schools in Worcester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Worcester are often viewed compared to one another?

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