For the 2025 school year, there are 87 private schools serving 12,752 students in Worcester County, MA (there are 255 public schools, serving 121,520 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 The Winchendon School, Cushing Academy, and St. Mark's School.
The average tuition cost is $25,832, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $27,250.
42% of private schools in Worcester County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Worcester County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Grades: NS-12
| 638 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
47 Whitcomb St
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Grades: 7-12
| 540 students
865 Main St
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 791-6496
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 791-6496
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
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
Grades: 4-12
| 67 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
15 Jamesbury Drive
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 577-3045
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 577-3045
Grades: NS-8
| 38 students
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Grades: 9-12
| 280 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
Grades: PK
| 30 students
194 Arlington Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-5163
Grades: NS-PK
| 76 students
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
48 Negus Street
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0257
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0257
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
17 Grove St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5404
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5404
Grades: NS-8
| 144 students
15 Cape Rd
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-8171
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
5 Oak Ave
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9976
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
Country Montessori Private School
Montessori School
30 Burbank Rd
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 865-4223
Sutton, MA 01590
(508) 865-4223
Grades: PK-2
| 93 students
Devereux School
Special Education School
60 Miles Rd.
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-4746
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-4746
Grades: 2-12
| 139 students
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Special Education School
971 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Grades: 2-12
| 145 students
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Worcester County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Cottage Hill Academy (Closed)
All-girls | Alternative School
83 Hospital Rd
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Grades: 5-10
| 9 students
Montessori Children's House Of Auburn (Closed)
Montessori School
135 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 842-2116
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 842-2116
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Treetops Montessori School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
116 Brookfield Road
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-8059
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-8059
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
Julie Country Day School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
365 Lindell Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-4939
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-4939
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 12 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
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
St. Joseph School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
St. Mary Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
128 Franklin Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-3137
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-3137
Grades: PK-6
| 91 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
Grades: NS
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Worcester County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Worcester County, MA include The Winchendon School, Cushing Academy, and St. Mark's School.
How many private schools are located in Worcester County?
87 private schools are located in Worcester County.
How much do private schools cost in Worcester County?
The average tuition cost is $25,832, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $27,250.
How diverse are private schools in Worcester County?
Worcester County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
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?
42% 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, Shrewsbury Children's Center vs. Lilliput Early Childhood Center
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