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Best Lawrence ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,794 students in Lawrence, MA (there are , serving 15,552 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lawrence, MA include Central Catholic High School and Lawrence Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
80% of private schools in Lawrence, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Lawrence ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lawrence Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Esperanza Academy
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
Glcac Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
Gr: K | 17 students
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Lawrence, Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
31 Trinity Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-3007
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-9761
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
23 Hawley Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 682-8937
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
301 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 685-2091
Gr: K-9 | 241 students

Overview

This Town (Lawrence)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,794 Students
126,411 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
67%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,063
$26,737
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
589 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
6%
# Black Students
60 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
927 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
52%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 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
131 Students
33,224 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lawrence, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lawrence, MA include Central Catholic High School and Lawrence Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence?
5 private schools are located in Lawrence.
How diverse are private schools in Lawrence?
Lawrence private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Lawrence go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Lawrence are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence?
80% of private schools in Lawrence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?

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