The average private preschool acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 83% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Massachusetts is Shady Hill School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 69%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-6
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Rank: #33.
League School for Autism![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-12
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: NS-6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Rank: #1212.
Friends Academy![Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...]( "Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 64%
Grades: PK-8
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: NS-8
2 Old Pickard Lane
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-9874
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-9874
Rank: #1414.
Montessori Escuela![Montessori Escuela Photo]( "Montessori Escuela Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-K
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-K
248 Lynn Fells Parkway
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-0600
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
200 Strawberry Hill Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-4591
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-4591
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: NS-6
1425 Blue Hill Ave
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 361-2522
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 361-2522
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 77%
Grades: PK-8
80 Crescent Avenue
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 969-4488
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 969-4488
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-12
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Bridgeview Montessori School![Bridgeview Montessori School Photo]( "Bridgeview Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-6
885 Sandwich Rd
Sagamore, MA 02561
(508) 888-3567
Sagamore, MA 02561
(508) 888-3567
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
564 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 333-9610
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 333-9610
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-K
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-9
545 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
54 Leland St
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-6
145 Loring Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7101
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7101
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-3
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
253 S. Royalston Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-3505
Rank: #3232.
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Grades: PK-12
965 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 782-8031
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
All Saints Catholic School![All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!]( "All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Atlas Academy
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-4
112 Sladen St.
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 905-8165
Rank: #33 - 4033. - 40.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Massachusetts average private preschools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private preschools in Massachusetts include Shady Hill School, Tenacre Country Day School and League School for Autism.
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