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Methuen ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,084 students in Methuen, MA, 14% of all K-12 students in Methuen, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
57% of private schools in Methuen, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $6,250
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 57%
  • View Methuen, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,084
  • Average Tuition: $6,250
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 57%
  • View Methuen, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Methuen ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Islamic Academy For Peace
The Islamic Academy For Peace
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
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Map of Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
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Map of St. Ann's Home
St. Ann's Home
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
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The Chapel School Photo
The Chapel School
Gr: PK | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
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Map of Fellowship Christian Academy
Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
(4)
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Growing Years Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
423 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 685-0975
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Map of St. Monica School
St. Monica School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Catholic
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
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Methuen, Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Community Kindergarten Of Methuen
Community Kindergarten Of Methuen
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
90 Broadway
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-5706
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Map of Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel School
Gr: K-8 | 181 students
Catholic
84 Union Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 688-3040
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Map of Presentation Of Mary Academy
Presentation Of Mary Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Catholic
209 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-9391
(1)
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Methuen, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

7
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-12.5% (-1 school) 10-yr
1,084
Students
-0.3% (-3 students) 10-yr
$6,250
Avg. Tuition
-13.4% (-$965) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+9.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
57%
Students of Color
+137.5% (+33.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Methuen)
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMethuen, MA Total Schools
20257
20247
20239
20227
20217
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
1,084 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025155159179
2024155156172
2023171159174
2022154162185
2021114159180
2020126155171
2019136157175
2018136157172
2017140160180
2016137159178
2015136152167
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% Students of Color
57%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202557%31%34%
202457%29%34%
202346%30%33%
202243%29%33%
202121%28%32%
202028%27%32%
201924%26%31%
201824%25%31%
201725%26%32%
201625%27%32%
201524%28%32%
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0.72
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.720.630.65
20240.720.630.65
20230.730.620.65
20220.740.600.64
20210.700.600.64
20200.710.590.64
20190.640.570.63
20180.640.580.63
20170.630.550.61
20160.630.550.61
20150.630.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%6%5%
20244%6%5%
20235%6%5%
20226%7%4%
20218%6%4%
202011%7%4%
20197%6%4%
20187%5%4%
20178%6%4%
20168%5%4%
20157%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
397 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202536%6%9%
202436%6%9%
202328%6%9%
202229%5%8%
202112%5%9%
202013%5%9%
201911%5%8%
201811%5%8%
20178%4%8%
20169%4%8%
20159%5%8%
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# Black Students
62 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%7%7%
20246%7%7%
20234%7%8%
20225%6%7%
20216%6%7%
20205%6%8%
20193%6%7%
20183%6%7%
20174%6%7%
20164%6%7%
20154%7%8%
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# White Students
345 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
31%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202531%54%52%
202431%54%52%
202336%56%52%
202232%58%54%
202142%59%54%
202043%59%54%
201953%61%56%
201853%61%56%
201754%63%58%
201654%64%58%
201555%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
264 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
24%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202523%27%26%
202423%27%26%
202325%25%25%
202228%24%25%
202132%24%25%
202028%23%24%
201926%22%24%
201826%23%23%
201726%21%22%
201625%21%22%
201525%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
96 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511:18:111:1
202411:18:111:1
202313:18:111:1
202211:18:111:1
202110:18:111:1
202010:18:112:1
201910:19:112:1
201810:19:112:1
201711:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201511:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202563%67%55%
202463%67%54%
202363%67%54%
202263%67%54%
202163%67%54%
202063%66%54%
201963%66%53%
201863%65%53%
201763%64%53%
201663%64%52%
201563%64%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121415
2024121415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019111415
2018111415
2017111415
2016111415
2015111415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,250
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$6,250$26,485$15,012
2024$6,250$27,159$13,254
2023$7,867$25,129$12,626
2022$6,000$24,457$12,187
2021$6,000$22,623$11,800
2020$7,867$21,672$11,512
2019$7,700$20,983$11,293
2018$7,700$20,804$11,017
2017$7,700$20,615$10,708
2016$7,215$20,164$10,356
2015$7,215$19,785$9,939
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$2,000$17,137$7,073
2024$2,000$16,262$6,930
2023$2,000$15,114$6,469
2022$2,000$14,744$6,289
2021$2,000$14,176$6,055
2020$2,000$14,234$5,921
2019$2,000$13,455$5,795
2018$2,000$12,706$5,456
2017$2,000$12,090$5,319
2016$2,000$12,060$5,105
2015$2,000$12,547$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMethuen, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025100%71%81%
2024100%70%85%
2023100%71%85%
2022100%70%85%
2021100%71%85%
2020100%71%85%
2019100%71%85%
2018100%71%85%
2017100%71%85%
2016100%70%85%
2015100%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Methuen, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Methuen, MA include Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, St. Ann's Home, and The Islamic Academy For Peace.
How many private schools are located in Methuen?
7 private schools are located in Methuen.
How diverse are private schools in Methuen?
Methuen private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Methuen go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Methuen are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Methuen?
57% of private schools in Methuen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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