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Massachusetts Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

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The average private preschool tuition in Massachusetts is $16,701 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is The Village School, with a tuition of $3,028.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 203
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,028–$4,700
MA School Avg.: $16,670
National School Avg.: $9,528

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 203
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,028–$4,700
MA School Avg.: $16,670
National School Avg.: $9,528

Massachusetts Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Total Growth: +90.1% (+$8,025 since 2015)

View Data

Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$16,935	▲ +$1,739	▲ +11.4%
2024	$10,159	$15,196	▲ +$2,074	▲ +15.8%
2023	$9,500	$13,122	▲ +$623	▲ +5.0%
2022	$8,989	$12,499	▲ +$1,161	▲ +10.2%
2021	$8,661	$11,338	▲ +$427	▲ +3.9%
2020	$8,383	$10,911	▲ +$5	▲ +0.0%
2019	$8,266	$10,906	▲ +$868	▲ +8.6%
2018	$7,888	$10,038	▲ +$586	▲ +6.2%
2017	$7,628	$9,452	▲ +$569	▲ +6.4%
2016	$7,230	$8,883	▼ -$27	▼ -0.3%
2015	$6,984	$8,910	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $3,028 $5,500 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,582

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average private preschools tuition?

The Massachusetts average private preschools tuition is $26,559 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Massachusetts?

The top ranked private preschools in Massachusetts include The Village School, St. Michael School and St. Stanislaus School.

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