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Holden ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in Holden, MA, 3% of all K-12 students in Holden, 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%.
50% of private schools in Holden, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Holden, MA (2026-27)

Holden Christian Academy Photo
Holden Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
279 Reservoir Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-4418
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Map of Wachusett Montessori of Holden
Wachusett Montessori of Holden
Gr: NS | 20 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
800 Main St
Holden, MA 01520
(774) 345-4646
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Holden, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
118
Students
-11.3% (-15 students) 10-yr
$8,736
Avg. Tuition
+30.4% (+$2,036) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
+30.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Holden)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
118 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202559159179
202459156172
202360159174
202250162185
202150159180
202050155171
201960157175
201858157172
201763160180
201670159178
201567152167
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% Students of Color
26%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202526%31%34%
202426%29%34%
202325%30%33%
20221%29%33%
20211%28%32%
20201%27%32%
201922%26%31%
201822%25%31%
201736%26%32%
201635%27%32%
201520%28%32%
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0.53
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.530.630.65
20240.530.630.65
20230.550.620.65
20220.020.600.64
20210.020.600.64
20200.020.590.64
20190.020.570.63
20180.020.580.63
20170.020.550.61
20160.020.550.61
20150.020.550.61
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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
1 Student
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20221%7%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%7%4%
20191%6%4%
20181%5%4%
20171%6%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20233%6%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%7%7%
202412%7%7%
202311%7%8%
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# White Students
79 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
65%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202565%54%52%
202465%54%52%
202363%56%52%
202298%58%54%
202198%59%54%
202098%59%54%
201998%61%56%
201898%61%56%
201798%63%58%
201698%64%58%
201598%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
22 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202518%27%26%
202418%27%26%
202322%25%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
202310:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:18:111:1
20207:18:112:1
20199:19:112:1
20188:19:112:1
20179:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%67%55%
20243%67%54%
20233%67%54%
20223%67%54%
20213%67%54%
20203%66%54%
20193%66%53%
20183%65%53%
20173%64%53%
20161%64%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017121415
2016121415
2015121415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,736
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$8,736$26,485$15,012
2024$8,736$27,159$13,254
2023$8,736$25,129$12,626
2022$8,736$24,457$12,187
2021$8,736$22,623$11,800
2020$8,736$21,672$11,512
2019$8,400$20,983$11,293
2018$8,150$20,804$11,017
2017$7,900$20,615$10,708
2016$7,595$20,164$10,356
2015$6,700$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
36%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202536%36%34%
202436%36%34%
202336%37%34%
202236%36%33%
202136%35%33%
202036%35%32%
201940%34%31%
201826%33%30%
201726%32%30%
201626%31%29%
201525%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,184
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearHolden, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$2,184$17,137$7,073
2024$2,184$16,262$6,930
2023$2,184$15,114$6,469
2022$2,184$14,744$6,289
2021$2,184$14,176$6,055
2020$2,184$14,234$5,921
2019$2,520$13,455$5,795
2018$3,800$12,706$5,456
2017$3,200$12,090$5,319
2016$3,200$12,060$5,105
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearHolden, 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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Holden, MA?
2 private schools are located in Holden, MA.
What percentage of students in Holden go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Holden are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Holden?
50% of private schools in Holden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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