The Chapel School in Methuen, MA, offers a nonsectarian early childhood day care program for preschool students with an enrollment of 120.
Founded in 1958, this school operates in a city community and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 60:1 with 2 teaching staff.
The average class size is 20, and the student population is 50 percent students of color.
The Chapel School follows a casual dress code and is part of other, nonlisted school associations.
As a Methuen preschool, it provides co鈥揺d early learning options for families seeking local nonsectarian programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Chapel School?
The application deadline for The Chapel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Chapel School is Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Monica School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students
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(Catholic)
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
1.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite State Christian School
(Baptist)
1 Sand Hill Road
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-0898
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Hartley Road
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-4788
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-4788
9497.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
9498.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
493 Massachusetts Avenue
Boxborough, MA 01719
(978) 263-4569
Boxborough, MA 01719
(978) 263-4569
9498.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
9499 miles
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
9499.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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