For the 2024 school year, there are 96 private schools serving 18,154 students in Essex County, MA (there are 217 public schools, serving 110,646 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Essex County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, MA include Phillips Academy Andover, The Governors Academy and Brooks School.
The average tuition cost is $34,935, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,657.
Top Ranked Essex County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Waring School![Waring School Photo]( "Waring School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
35 Standley Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8793
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-8793
Grades: 6-12
| 165 students
Bishop Fenwick High School
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Brooks School![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 432 students
243 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1008
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 922-1008
Grades: NS-8
| 296 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3100
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3100
Grades: 2-8
| 168 students
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Grades: 2-12
| 316 students
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Little Theatre School Nursery, PreK & Kindergarten![Little Theatre School Nursery, PreK & Kindergarten Photo - Our School]( "Little Theatre School Nursery, PreK & Kindergarten Photo - Our School")
Daycare / Preschool
503 Lynnfield St
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 595-3487
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 595-3487
Grades: NS-K
| 70 students
New England Academy
Special Education School
96 Cherry Hill Drive
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-1103
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Our Lady Of Assumption School![Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo")
(Catholic)
40 Grove St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
28 Goodhue Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 741-0870
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Grades: PK-8
| 422 students
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Grades: Inquire with school
| 320 students
St. Augustine Elementary School
(Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Grades: NS-8
| 450 students
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 949-1213
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 949-1213
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Grades: 6-12
| 1,477 students
St. Marys High School![St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.")
(Catholic)
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
36 Essex Street
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-6200
Wenham, MA 01984
(978) 468-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
400 S Main St
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2299
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Annisquam Kindergarten Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1123 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-2814
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-2814
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Beacon Christian Academy
(Christian)
35 Conant St
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2888
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2888
Grades: K-6
| 64 students
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Essex County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Kindergarten Of Methuen (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
90 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-5706
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-5706
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
The Hathaway School (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
50 Blaney St
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 595-5859
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 595-5859
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Holy Trinity School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
31 Trinity Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-3007
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-3007
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Lakeside School (Closed 2006)
All-boys | Special Education School
629 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0250
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-0250
Grades: 4-9
| 25 students
Messiah Lutheran Day School (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
708 Lowell Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-6591
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-6591
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-9761
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-9761
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
84 Union Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-3040
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-3040
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
209 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-9391
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Sacred Heart School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
23 Hawley Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 682-8937
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 682-8937
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
St. Ann School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
60 Prospect St
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-3455
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-3455
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
160 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4773
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-4773
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
56 Oak Ter
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 521-4256
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 521-4256
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
301 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 685-2091
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 685-2091
Grades: K-9
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Essex County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Essex County, MA include Phillips Academy Andover, The Governors Academy and Brooks School.
How many private schools are located in Essex County, MA?
96 private schools are located in Essex County, MA.
How much do private schools cost in Essex County, MA?
The average tuition cost is $34,935, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,657.
How diverse are private schools in Essex County, MA?
Essex County, MA private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Essex County, MA go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Essex County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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