草榴社区

Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school

Best Lancaster 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 325 students in Lancaster, MA (there are , serving 718 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Lancaster, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

草榴社区 Schools in Lancaster, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Special Education School
971 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Gr: 2-12 | 145 students
Nashoba Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rfk Don Watson Academy
Special Education School
220 Old Common Rd
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2511
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students
Trivium School
Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school
(Catholic)
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Lancaster)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
325 Students
126,411 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1380
(Out of 1600)
1287

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$26,737
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
14 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
182 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
56%
55%
# 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
104 Students
33,224 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lancaster, MA?
4 private schools are located in Lancaster, MA.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
25% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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