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Best Shrewsbury 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,789 students in Shrewsbury, MA (there are , serving 5,921 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Shrewsbury, MA is St. John's High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
38% of private schools in Shrewsbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Shrewsbury 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
Al-hamra Academy
(Islamic)
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Gr: PK-K | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students
18 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-0430
Gr: PK-1 | 179 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
16 Summer St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-1601
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Tuition listed
Shrewsbury Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
138 North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 755-3922
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shrewsbury KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
177 Main St.
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-9979
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Shrewsbury Montessori School
Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo - Lower Elementary students enjoy a winter day on the playground.
Montessori School
(1)
55 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-2116
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Shrewsbury)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,789 Students
127,030 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
157 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,202
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$2,893
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
190 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
65 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
935 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
52%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
529 Students
33,424 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Shrewsbury, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Shrewsbury, MA is St. John's High School.
How many private schools are located in Shrewsbury?
8 private schools are located in Shrewsbury.
How diverse are private schools in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Shrewsbury go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shrewsbury?
38% of private schools in Shrewsbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Shrewsbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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