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Best 01844 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,084 students in 01844, MA (there are 6 public schools, serving 6,464 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 01844, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 01844, MA include St. Ann's Home, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, and The Islamic Academy For Peace.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
57% of private schools in 01844, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 01844 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026-27)

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The Islamic Academy For Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
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Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
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St. Ann's Home
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
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The Chapel School
Gr: PK | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
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Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
(4)
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Growing Years Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
423 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 685-0975
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St. Monica School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
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01844, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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Community Kindergarten Of Methuen
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
90 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-5706
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Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Catholic
84 Union Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-3040
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Presentation Of Mary Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Catholic
209 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-9391
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 01844, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 01844, MA include St. Ann's Home, Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, and The Islamic Academy For Peace.
How many private schools are located in 01844?
7 private schools are located in 01844.
How diverse are private schools in 01844?
01844 private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 01844 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 01844 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 01844?
57% of private schools in 01844 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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