For the 2026 school year, there are 85 private schools serving 12,041 students in Worcester County, MA (there are , serving 120,993 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Worcester County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Worcester County, MA include St. Mark's School, Whitinsville Christian School, and Worcester Academy.
The average tuition cost is $23,418, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,391.
43% of private schools in Worcester County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top-Ranked Worcester County 糖心原创s (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Holy Family Academy ![Holy Family Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Mcauley Nazareth Home For Boys
All-boys | Special Education School
77 Mulberry St
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-4886
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-4886
Gr: 2-8 | 12 students
St. Anna School ![St. Anna School Photo]( "St. Anna School Photo")
(Catholic)
213 Lancaster St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-4770
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
47 Whitcomb St
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo School
(Catholic)
120 Main St
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-1007
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
(Catholic)
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
865 Main St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 791-6496
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 791-6496
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Tuition listed
Seven Hills/stetson School ![Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge]( "Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge")
All-boys | Special Education School
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Lancaster Academy ![South Lancaster Academy Photo]( "South Lancaster Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15 Jamesbury Drive
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 577-3045
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 577-3045
Gr: NS-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
11 Pine St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5991
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5991
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Ymca Center For Child Development Wee Wuns Prek Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool
75 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
Gr: NS | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Access Futures Child Care Center
Alternative School
799 W Boylston St Ste 3
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Gr: PK | 30 students
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Al-hamra Academy
(Islamic)
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
48 Negus Street
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0257
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0257
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
17 Grove St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5404
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5404
Gr: NS-8 | 144 students
15 Cape Rd
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-8171
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Congress Street KinderCare ![Congress Street KinderCare Photo - Congress Street KinderCare]( "Congress Street KinderCare Photo - Congress Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
235 Congress St.
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 473-0100
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 473-0100
Gr: NS-PK
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Gr: K-6 | 57 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Country Montessori 糖心原创
Montessori School
30 Burbank Rd
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 865-4223
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 865-4223
Gr: PK-2 | 93 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Worcester County 糖心原创s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Academy (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
83 Hospital Rd
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students
G Stanley Hall School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
41 Randolph Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
Gr: 4-5 | 3 students
Julie Country Day School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
365 Lindell Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-4939
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-4939
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Mad Brook Academy (Closed 2018)
Daycare / Preschool
34 Hillsville Road
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-9057
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-9057
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Montessori Children's House Of Auburn (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
135 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 842-2116
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 842-2116
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate listed
Montessori Children's House Of Southbridge (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
370 Worcester St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-1532
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-1532
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Closed 2017)
(Catholic)
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Piccolo Mondo Learning Center Inc (Closed 2026)
Daycare / Preschool
680 Mechanic Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-2764
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-2764
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
St. Anne Elementary School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
12 Day Street Box 818
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-2735
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
St. Leo Elementary School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
120 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
128 Franklin Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-3137
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-3137
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students
Treetops Montessori School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
116 Brookfield Road
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-8059
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-8059
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Ymca Center For Child Development Northboro (Closed 2020)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
23 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
Gr: NS | 23 students
Overview
This County (Worcester County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
86 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
12,041 Students
127,035 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1,687 Teachers
15,734 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1287
(Out of 1600)
1288
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,418
$26,391
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,367
$2,743
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,676
$17,299
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$65.5 million
$85.34 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
755 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
728 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
781 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
7,649 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
59%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
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
2,965 Students
33,520 Students
% of Others Students
23%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Worcester County, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Worcester County, MA include St. Mark's School, Whitinsville Christian School, and Worcester Academy.
How many private schools are located in Worcester County?
85 private schools are located in Worcester County.
How much do private schools cost in Worcester County?
The average tuition cost is $23,418, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,391.
How diverse are private schools in Worcester County?
Worcester County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Worcester County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Worcester County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Worcester County?
43% of private schools in Worcester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Worcester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Worcester County include: The Village School vs. Applewild School, All Saints Academy vs. St. Joseph School, St. Leo School vs. St. Anna School
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