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The Chapel School

The Chapel School in Methuen, MA, offers a nonsectarian early childhood day care program for preschool students with an enrollment of 120.
Founded in 1958, this school operates in a city community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 60:1 with 2 teaching staff.
The average class size is 20, and the student population is 50 percent students of color.
The Chapel School follows a casual dress code and is part of other, nonlisted school associations.
As a Methuen preschool, it provides co–ed early learning options for families seeking local nonsectarian programs.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for The Chapel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 120 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $25,899 for elementary schools and $45,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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