The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.

Top 3 Best Massachusetts Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 alternative private preschools serving 2,531 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Massachusetts include Friends Academy, Maimonides, and St. Augustine Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
13% of alternative private preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Massachusetts Alternative Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Advent School
The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Grades: NS-6
| 200 students
Friends Academy
Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Maimonides
Alternative School (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Grades: PK-12
| 384 students
St. Augustine Elementary School
Alternative School (Catholic)
26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Sela The International Private School
Sela The International Private School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Access Futures Child Care Center
Alternative School
799 W Boylston St Ste 3
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 438-0784
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Berkshire Waldorf School
Alternative School
38 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
The Common School
Alternative School
(1)
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
Grades: PK-2
| 60 students
The Laurel School
Alternative School
(2)
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Mastery School Of Independent Learning
Alternative School
30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Paige Academy
Alternative School
28 Highland Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
St. Peter Academy
Alternative School
(1)
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Touchstone Community School
Touchstone Community School Photo - Meaningful Work
Alternative School
(6)
54 Leland St
Grafton, MA 01519
(508) 839-0038
Grades: NS-8
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Massachusetts include Friends Academy, Maimonides, and St. Augustine Elementary School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Massachusetts?
15 alternative private preschools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
13% of alternative private preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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