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Best Worcester County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 53 private preschools serving 7,100 students in Worcester County, MA.
The average tuition cost is $11,726, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average tuition cost of $16,648.
43% of private preschools in Worcester County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53
  • # Students Served: 7,100
  • Average Tuition: $11,726
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Worcester County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 53
  • # Students Served: 7,100
  • Average Tuition: $11,726
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Worcester County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Worcester County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Whitinsville Christian School Photo
Whitinsville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Calvinist
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
(4)
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Map of Alhuda Academy
Alhuda Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Islamic
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
(1)
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Applewild School Photo
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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Bancroft School Photo
Bancroft School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
(4)
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Holy Family Academy Photo
Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
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St. Anna School Photo
St. Anna School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
213 Lancaster St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
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St. Bernadette Elementary School Photo
St. Bernadette Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
(1)
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Map of St. Bernard Elementary School
St. Bernard Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
47 Whitcomb St
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
(1)
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Map of St. Leo School
St. Leo School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
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Map of St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School
St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Catholic
865 Main St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 791-6496
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South Lancaster Academy Photo
South Lancaster Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
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The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create. Photo
The T.E.C. Schools. Think. Explore. Create.
Gr: NS-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
15 Jamesbury Drive
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 577-3045
(9)
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Map of Trinity Catholic Academy
Trinity Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Catholic
11 Pine St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5991
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Map of Ymca Center For Child Development Wee Wuns Prek Kdgn
Ymca Center For Child Development Wee Wuns Prek Kdgn
Gr: NS | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
75 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
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Map of Access Futures Child Care Center
Access Futures Child Care Center
Gr: PK | 30 students
Alternative School
799 W Boylston St Ste 3
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
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Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center Photo
Adventure Kids, Inc. dba Northwest Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
(3)
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Map of Al-hamra Academy
Al-hamra Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Islamic
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
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Map of All Saints Academy
All Saints Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
48 Negus Street
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0257
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Map of Assumption School
Assumption School
Gr: NS-8 | 144 students
Catholic
17 Grove St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5404
(2)
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Worcester County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Cottage Hill Academy
Cottage Hill Academy
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students
All-girls | Alternative School
83 Hospital Rd
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
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Map of G Stanley Hall School
G Stanley Hall School
Gr: 4-5 | 3 students
Special Education School
41 Randolph Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
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Map of Julie Country Day School
Julie Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
365 Lindell Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-4939
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Map of Mad Brook Academy
Mad Brook Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
34 Hillsville Road
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-9057
(1)
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Montessori Children's House Of Auburn Photo
Montessori Children's House Of Auburn
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Montessori School
135 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 842-2116
(1)
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Map of Montessori Children's House Of Southbridge
Montessori Children's House Of Southbridge
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School
370 Worcester St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-1532
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Map of Notre Dame Preparatory School
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Catholic
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
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Map of Piccolo Mondo Learning Center Inc
Piccolo Mondo Learning Center Inc
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Daycare / Preschool
680 Mechanic Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-2764
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Map of St. Anne Elementary School
St. Anne Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
12 Day Street Box 818
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-2735
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
Catholic
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
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Map of St. Leo Elementary School
St. Leo Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
120 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
Catholic
128 Franklin Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-3137
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Map of St. Peter-marian Catholic Junior Senior High School
St. Peter-marian Catholic Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students
Catholic
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
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Map of Treetops Montessori School
Treetops Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
116 Brookfield Road
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-8059
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Map of Ymca Center For Child Development Northboro
Ymca Center For Child Development Northboro
Gr: NS | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
23 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
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Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
53 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearWorcester County Total Schools
202554
202456
202355
202250
202155
202058
201962
201862
201759
201660
201557
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# Students
7,100 Students
77,171 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025149148191
2024145145187
2023142144185
2022156146188
2021141143184
2020137139179
2019142143182
2018142144181
2017150143183
2016150142181
2015141137173
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% Average Students of Color
32%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202532%33%32%
202430%32%32%
202329%32%32%
202227%30%31%
202126%29%32%
202026%29%31%
201927%27%31%
201825%27%30%
201721%26%31%
201620%26%31%
201520%27%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
705 Teachers
7,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202511:110:112:1
202411:110:112:1
202311:110:112:1
202210:110:112:1
202110:110:112:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202546%63%51%
202446%63%51%
202346%63%51%
202245%64%51%
202147%64%50%
202049%62%50%
201954%63%50%
201851%62%50%
201751%62%49%
201654%63%49%
201554%62%48%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025171516
2024161516
2023161516
2022171516
2021171516
2020171516
2019171516
2018171616
2017181516
2016181516
2015181516
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Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025201311
2024111010
2023111010
2022111010
202111910
20209810
20199910
2018999
2017789
2016889
2015679
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Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,726
$16,648

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$11,569$16,935$12,988
2024$11,836$15,196$10,159
2023$10,374$13,122$9,500
2022$10,162$12,499$8,989
2021$8,987$11,338$8,661
2020$9,192$10,911$8,383
2019$8,625$10,906$8,266
2018$8,733$10,038$7,888
2017$8,748$9,452$7,628
2016$7,287$8,883$7,230
2015$6,806$8,910$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$463
$696

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$463$543$767
2024$488$550$721
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202530%30%31%
202432%30%30%
202329%31%30%
202227%30%29%
202127%31%29%
202027%31%29%
201927%30%28%
201822%30%27%
201722%28%26%
201626%27%25%
201521%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,739
$7,420

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
2025$3,493$8,042$4,864
2024$3,492$7,541$4,788
2023$2,054$6,550$4,663
2022$2,233$6,374$4,366
2021$2,233$5,384$4,213
2020$2,472$5,218$4,101
2019$2,281$5,308$3,985
2018$2,321$5,287$3,694
2017$2,059$5,469$3,658
2016$5,010$6,282$3,429
2015$4,892$6,469$3,393
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Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202590%81%83%
202491%83%88%
202390%83%88%
202290%82%88%
202190%84%88%
202090%85%88%
201990%85%88%
201889%84%88%
201791%83%88%
201691%83%88%
201591%82%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20250.630.650.65
20240.630.650.65
20230.620.640.65
20220.600.630.64
20210.590.630.64
20200.600.630.64
20190.600.620.64
20180.600.620.64
20170.540.600.62
20160.530.590.62
20150.530.600.62
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
426 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20256%4%4%
20246%4%5%
20238%5%5%
20227%5%5%
20218%5%5%
20207%6%4%
20198%5%5%
20188%5%5%
20176%4%3%
20166%4%3%
20154%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
436 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20256%6%8%
20246%6%8%
20234%5%8%
20224%5%8%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%7%
20194%4%7%
20184%4%7%
20173%4%6%
20163%4%7%
20153%4%6%
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# Black Students
423 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
20256%7%6%
20246%7%6%
20235%6%6%
20224%6%6%
20214%6%7%
20205%6%7%
20195%6%6%
20185%6%6%
20174%6%6%
20164%5%6%
20154%6%6%
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# White Students
3,885 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
51%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202552%45%48%
202451%44%48%
202353%47%48%
202257%49%50%
202157%50%50%
202057%50%51%
201957%53%52%
201857%52%52%
201763%55%54%
201665%56%54%
201564%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
56 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
2,363 Students
28,664 Students
% of Others Students
31%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWorcester County AverageMassachusetts (MA) AverageNational Average
202530%38%34%
202431%39%33%
202330%37%33%
202228%35%31%
202127%34%31%
202027%33%31%
201926%32%30%
201826%33%30%
201724%31%30%
201622%31%29%
201525%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Worcester County, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Worcester County, MA include Bancroft School, South Lancaster Academy, and Whitinsville Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Worcester County?
53 private preschools are located in Worcester County.
How much do private preschools cost in Worcester County?
The average tuition cost is $11,726, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $16,648.
How diverse are private preschools in Worcester County?
Worcester County private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Worcester County?
43% of private preschools in Worcester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private preschools in Worcester County are often viewed compared to one another?

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