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Metrowest Christian Academy
Pincushion Hill Montessori School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MA)
Ashland KinderCare

Ashland ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 311 students in Ashland, MA, 10% of all K-12 students in Ashland, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Ashland, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ashland ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Pincushion Hill Montessori School Photo
Pincushion Hill Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
30 Green Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-2123
(2)
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Map of Adventures In Learning
Adventures In Learning
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
313 Cedar St
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-4314
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Ashland KinderCare Photo
Ashland KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
367 Pond St
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-2233
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Metrowest Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
350 Pleasant St
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-7404
(1)
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Ashland, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
311
Students
-1.9% (-6 students) 10-yr
$15,950
Avg. Tuition
+6.3% (+$950) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-4 students) 7-yr
58%
Students of Color
+34.9% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ashland)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
311 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202581159179
202489156172
202388159174
202279162185
202169159180
202069155171
201969157175
201877157172
201779160180
201679159178
201579152167
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% Students of Color
58%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202559%31%34%
202462%29%34%
202361%30%33%
202257%29%33%
202151%28%32%
202051%27%32%
201947%26%31%
201847%25%31%
201743%26%32%
201643%27%32%
201543%28%32%
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0.42
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.400.630.65
20240.380.630.65
20230.380.620.65
20220.430.600.64
20210.470.600.64
20200.470.590.64
20190.470.570.63
20180.470.580.63
20170.490.550.61
20160.490.550.61
20150.490.550.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20223%7%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%7%4%
20191%6%4%
20181%5%4%
20174%6%4%
20164%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%6%9%
202414%6%9%
202314%6%9%
202216%5%8%
202119%5%9%
202019%5%9%
201915%5%8%
201815%5%8%
201714%4%8%
201614%4%8%
201514%5%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%6%7%
20202%6%8%
20194%6%7%
20184%6%7%
20172%6%7%
20162%6%7%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
13 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
4%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%54%52%
20244%54%52%
20234%56%52%
20225%58%54%
20216%59%54%
20206%59%54%
20199%61%56%
20189%61%56%
201710%63%58%
201610%64%58%
201510%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
207 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
75%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202576%27%26%
202477%27%26%
202377%25%25%
202274%24%25%
202170%24%25%
202070%23%24%
201971%22%24%
201871%23%23%
201770%21%22%
201670%21%22%
201570%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513:18:111:1
202415:18:111:1
202315:18:111:1
202214:18:111:1
202113:18:111:1
202013:18:112:1
201917:19:112:1
201819:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201613:19:112:1
201513:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025100%67%55%
2024100%67%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025191415
2024211415
2023211415
2022201415
2021201415
2020201415
2019201415
2018201415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,950
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$15,950$26,485$15,012
2024$14,000$27,159$13,254
2023$14,000$25,129$12,626
2022$15,000$24,457$12,187
2021$15,000$22,623$11,800
2020$15,000$21,672$11,512
2019$14,000$20,983$11,293
2018$14,000$20,804$11,017
2017$15,000$20,615$10,708
2016$15,000$20,164$10,356
2015$15,000$19,785$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$2,802

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$450$2,893$1,152
2024$400$2,670$1,128
2023$400$2,623$1,156
2022$375$2,725$1,102
2021$375$2,818$1,125
2020$375$2,596$1,217
2019$350$2,279$1,305
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202599%71%81%
202499%70%85%
202399%71%85%
202299%70%85%
202199%71%85%
202099%71%85%
201999%71%85%
201899%71%85%
201799%71%85%
201699%70%85%
201599%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ashland, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Ashland, MA is Pincushion Hill Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Ashland?
4 private schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ashland?
25% of private schools in Ashland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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