#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
St. Pius V School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 32% of students
Lynn, MA
BOverall grade282 students17 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Private schools in Essex County, MA with the most varied mix of students. Top 48 of 48 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Step by Step Chinese Learning Center
Religious school · Grades 1–8
Largest group: 34% of students
Andover, MA
A-Overall grade61 students15 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Phillips Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 35% of students
Andover, MA
A+Overall grade1,154 students6 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
North Shore Christian
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 36% of students
Lynn, MA
A+Overall grade118 students7 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Fellowship Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 39% of students
Methuen, MA
A+Overall grade127 students6 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
St. Monica School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Methuen, MA
AOverall grade229 students14 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Greater Grace Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 43% of students
Saugus, MA
BOverall grade216 students8 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Andover School of Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 51% of students
Andover, MA
B+Overall grade95 students7 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
St. Augustine Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 52% of students
Andover, MA
AOverall grade320 students13 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Bradford Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 53% of students
Bradford, MA
A+Overall grade186 students7 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Bellesini Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
Largest group: 55% of students
Lawrence, MA
B+Overall grade123 students11 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
St. Ann's Home
Special education school · Grades 2–11
Largest group: 57% of students
Methuen, MA
BOverall grade135 students8 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Central Catholic
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 62% of students
Lawrence, MA
BOverall grade1,494 students17 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Covenant Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 64% of students
Peabody, MA
BOverall grade392 students10 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
St. John the Baptist School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 66% of students
Peabody, MA
AOverall grade351 students13 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
The Islamic Academy for Peace
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 66% of students
Methuen, MA
A+Overall grade179 students8 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
School Year Abroad
Independent school · Grades 10–12
Largest group: 66% of students
North Andover, MA
BOverall grade168 students8 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Melmark New England
Special education school · Ungraded
Largest group: 66% of students
Andover, MA
B+Overall grade148 students6 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
The Governors Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 70% of students
Byfield, MA
AOverall grade413 students7 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Brooks School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 71% of students
North Andover, MA
A+Overall grade363 students7 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Shore Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 71% of students
Beverly, MA
A+Overall grade275 students5 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
St. Michael Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 72% of students
North Andover, MA
B-Overall grade454 students20 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Harborlight Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 74% of students
Beverly, MA
AOverall grade125 students4 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in Essex County, MA
Waring School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Largest group: 75% of students
Beverly, MA
B+Overall grade165 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.