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Saint Michael School
Lowell Catholic
Merrimack Valley Christian Day

Lowell ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,613 students in Lowell, MA, 9% of all K-12 students in Lowell, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
78% of private schools in Lowell, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,613
  • Average Tuition: $5,425
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 47%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Lowell, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,613
  • Average Tuition: $5,425
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 47%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Lowell, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Lowell ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Hellenic American Academy
Hellenic American Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students
Greek Orthodox
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
(3)
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
(1)
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Lowell Catholic Photo
Lowell Catholic
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
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Map of Lowell Day Nursery
Lowell Day Nursery
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
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Saint Michael School Photo
Saint Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
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Map of Saint Patrick School And Education Center
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
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Map of C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
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Map of Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7
Christian
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
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Merrimack Valley Christian Day Photo
Merrimack Valley Christian Day
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
1195 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 452-2462
(2)
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Lowell, Massachusetts ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy
Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
18 Academy Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-6842
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Map of Riverside School
Riverside School
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Special Education School
34 Berry Rd
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 538-0286
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
Catholic
122 Andrews Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 453-4751
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Map of St. Louis School
St. Louis School
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
77 Boisvert St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 458-7594
(4)
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Map of St. Stanislaus School
St. Stanislaus School
Gr: K-8 | 124 students
Catholic
368 High St
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 453-2360
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Map of Ste Jeanne D'arc Elementary School
Ste Jeanne D'arc Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Catholic
68 Dracut St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-4114
(1)
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Lowell, MA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

9
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-43.8% (-7 schools) 10-yr
1,613
Students
-50.0% (-1,615 students) 10-yr
$5,425
Avg. Tuition
-10.3% (-$625) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-11.1% (-2 students) 10-yr
36%
Students of Color
-7.7% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lowell)
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
853 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearLowell, MA Total Schools
20259
202410
202311
202210
202111
202012
201913
201815
201715
201615
201516
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# Students
1,613 Students
126,500 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025189159179
2024191156172
2023213159174
2022217162185
2021198159180
2020184155171
2019192157175
2018190157172
2017208160180
2016208159178
2015202152167
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% Students of Color
36%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202538%31%34%
202441%29%34%
202341%30%33%
202239%29%33%
202139%28%32%
202041%27%32%
201937%26%31%
201838%25%31%
201739%26%32%
201640%27%32%
201539%28%32%
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0.66
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.660.630.65
20240.680.630.65
20230.690.620.65
20220.690.600.64
20210.700.600.64
20200.700.590.64
20190.690.570.63
20180.700.580.63
20170.630.550.61
20160.630.550.61
20150.610.550.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20247%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20228%7%4%
20218%6%4%
20208%7%4%
20198%6%4%
20189%5%4%
20177%6%4%
20167%5%4%
20157%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
162 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259%6%9%
20248%6%9%
20239%6%9%
20229%5%8%
20219%5%9%
202011%5%9%
201910%5%8%
201810%5%8%
20178%4%8%
20168%4%8%
20158%5%8%
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# Black Students
131 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%7%7%
20249%7%7%
20239%7%8%
202210%6%7%
202110%6%7%
202010%6%8%
201910%6%7%
201810%6%7%
20177%6%7%
20167%6%7%
20157%7%8%
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# White Students
870 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
50%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202548%54%52%
202445%54%52%
202342%56%52%
202247%58%54%
202147%59%54%
202047%59%54%
201947%61%56%
201847%61%56%
201757%63%58%
201657%64%58%
201559%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
474 Students
33,185 Students
% of Others Students
28%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202531%27%26%
202431%27%26%
202334%25%25%
202226%24%25%
202126%24%25%
202024%23%24%
201925%22%24%
201824%23%23%
201720%21%22%
201620%21%22%
201518%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
112 Teachers
15,774 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515:18:111:1
202415:18:111:1
202317:18:111:1
202215:18:111:1
202115:18:111:1
202015:18:112:1
201916:19:112:1
201816:19:112:1
201716:19:112:1
201616:19:112:1
201516:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
67%

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

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202570%67%55%
202470%67%54%
202370%67%54%
202262%67%54%
202162%67%54%
202062%66%54%
201962%66%53%
201850%65%53%
201750%64%53%
201650%64%52%
201550%64%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016161415
2015181415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202571613
202471512
202371411
202271511
202171411
202071411
201971311
201871311
201771310
201671210
201571110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,425
$26,503

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$5,300$26,485$15,012
2024$5,588$27,159$13,254
2023$5,463$25,129$12,626
2022$5,400$24,457$12,187
2021$5,400$22,623$11,800
2020$5,400$21,672$11,512
2019$5,400$20,983$11,293
2018$5,400$20,804$11,017
2017$5,367$20,615$10,708
2016$6,050$20,164$10,356
2015$6,050$19,785$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$2,802

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$325$2,893$1,152
2024$325$2,670$1,128
2023$250$2,623$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
47%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202547%36%34%
202447%36%34%
202347%37%34%
202263%36%33%
202163%35%33%
202063%35%32%
201963%34%31%
201863%33%30%
201763%32%30%
201663%31%29%
201563%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$1,000$17,137$7,073
2024$1,000$16,262$6,930
2023$1,000$15,114$6,469
2022$1,000$14,744$6,289
2021$1,000$14,176$6,055
2020$1,000$14,234$5,921
2019$1,000$13,455$5,795
2018$1,000$12,706$5,456
2017$1,000$12,090$5,319
2016$1,000$12,060$5,105
2015$1,000$12,547$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowell, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202584%71%81%
202484%70%85%
202384%71%85%
202284%70%85%
202184%71%85%
202084%71%85%
201984%71%85%
201884%71%85%
201784%71%85%
201684%70%85%
201584%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lowell, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Lowell, MA include Lowell Day Nursery, Saint Michael School, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private schools are located in Lowell?
9 private schools are located in Lowell.
How diverse are private schools in Lowell?
Lowell private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Lowell go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lowell are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lowell?
78% of private schools in Lowell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lowell are often viewed compared to one another?

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