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Shrewsbury Montessori School Photo - Lower Elementary students enjoy a winter day on the playground.

Best Shrewsbury 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 917 students in Shrewsbury, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
29% of private preschools in Shrewsbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

草榴社区 Preschools in Shrewsbury, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
917 Students
77,894 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
7,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
63%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,202
$16,867
Average Summer Program Cost
$550
$543
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
118 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
13%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
4,199 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
26 Students
5,010 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
219 Students
33,860 Students
% White Students
24%
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
529 Students
28,939 Students
% of Others Students
58%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Shrewsbury, MA?
7 private preschools are located in Shrewsbury, MA.
How diverse are private preschools in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Shrewsbury?
29% of private preschools in Shrewsbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private preschools in Shrewsbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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