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Best Boston 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 1,719 students in Boston, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private preschools in Boston, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Boston 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kingsley Montessori School
Kingsley Montessori School Photo - Elementary students exploring a geography work. A key component of the Kingsley mission is raising empathetic global citizens-students who care deeply for the world and work together to improve it.
Montessori School
(3)
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
Gr: NS-6 | 301 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
The Advent School
The Advent School Photo - The Advent School has many beloved annual traditions, such as the Monarch Butterfly Parade, Spanish Week, the Book Fair, and the Spring Musical.
Alternative School
(1)
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Cooper Community Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1891 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 445-1813
Gr: K | 16 students
1525 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 990-6525
Gr: NS-2 | 131 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
German International School Boston
German International School Boston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
74 Joy St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Tuition listed
Boston Children's School
Boston Children's School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center
Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
477 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 739-6455
Gr: NS-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
John Winthrop School
Daycare / Preschool
66 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-7159
Gr: NS-PK | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Mercantile KinderCare
Mercantile KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
117 Atlantic Ave.
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 248-9775
Gr: NS-PK
Park Street School
Park Street School Photo - Toddler friends learn about habitats with an ant farm. Exploring and learning are are a fun part of our day. This foundation in science will be built upon over multiple years creating important background knowledge necessary for future learning.
(10)
67 Brimmer St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 523-7577
Gr: NS-6 | 224 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. John School
(Catholic)
9 Moon St
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-3143
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
44 School St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 227-0554
Gr: NS-PK
Seaport KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
130 Autumn Lane
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 345-5453
Gr: NS-PK
Torit Montessori School
Torit Montessori School Photo - Torit Montessori Preschool Math Concepts
Montessori School
(2)
300 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
(857) 350-4840
Gr: NS-6 | 129 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Transportation Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
10 Park Plaza Room 3330
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 973-8200
Gr: NS | 64 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Boston)
This State (MA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,719 Students
77,459 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
291 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
63%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,233
$17,029
Average Summer Program Cost
$805
$684
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$32,300
$7,631
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
58 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
541 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
35%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
56 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
857 Students
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
56%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Boston, MA?
How many private preschools are located in Boston?
16 private preschools are located in Boston.
How diverse are private preschools in Boston?
Boston private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Boston?
25% of private preschools in Boston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Boston are often viewed compared to one another?

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