In years past we’ve published a Preschool Guide that’s become a staple of our website. This year we’re expanding this Guide to include both Preschools and Private Schools on the North Shore. Whether it’s your child’s first experience with school, or you’re looking for a new program that will better suit their needs, this Guide is full of local schools to check out.
The North Shore Moms 2025 Preschool & Private School Guide features a variety of area schools with varying focuses and schedules. Featured schools are highlighted below with their enrollment details as well as a list of schools by town.
NORTH SHORE PRESCHOOLS
These schools offer preschool programs for infants through Pre-K ages.
Great Beginnings Learning School
28 Water Street, Danvers, MA
It all begins at Great Beginnings Learning School! Great Beginnings is a small, private preschool that offers hands-on, fun learning, and quality care by experienced, professional teachers.
Ages: 1 – 6 years old
Enrollment: Year round enrollment. Call (978) 777-3040 to inquire about openings.
greatbeginningsschool.com
FB: @Great-Beginnings-Learning-School-Danvers-MA
124 River Road, Topsfield, MA
Trinity Preschool’s programs provide a stimulating and nurturing learning environment for toddlers and preschool aged children. Our curriculum encourages independence, exploration, social skill, oral language and cognitive skill development
Ages: 2-5 years
Enrollment: Now enrolling for the 2025-26 school year. Tours available by appointment by contacting [email protected] or 978-887-2990.
Additional North Shore Preschools
Additional North Shore Preschools Include
Andover
Little Sprouts
Primrose School of Andover
Shawsheen Preschool (Andover Public School)
SHED Children’s Campus
South Main Kindercare
The Pearson Street Preschool
Beverly
Beverly Preschool at McKeown
Bright Horizons
Caterpillar Clubhouse Childcare & Preschool
Harborlight Nursery School
Mrs. Alexander’s School
North Shore Nursery School
Pathways for Children (additional locations in Gloucester & Salem)
Boxford
Harry Lee Cole School Integrated Preschool
Kids Count Playschool
The Village School
Danvers
Fox Hill School
Jack & Jill Preschool
Little Falcons Preschool Program (Danvers Public School)
Stepping Stones Nursery School
Hamilton
Children’s Development Center
Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool at Winthrop School
Ipswich
Ascension Nursery School
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
Lynnfield
Bridge to Learning Children’s Center
The Bethlehem School
Tower Day School
Manchester/Essex
Magic Years Cooperative Nursery School
MERSD Integrated Preschool Program
Tara Montessori
Marblehead
Children’s Workshop Montessori
Marblehead Integrated Preschool
Seaside Nursery School
St. Andrew’s Cooperative Nursery School
Middleton
Goddard School
Middleton Public Schools Integrated Preschool
North Andover
Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
Community Cooperative Preschool
Family Cooperative Preschool
Meritor Academy
New England Montessori
North Andover KinderCare
North Reading
E. Ethel Little School
Hilltop Nursery School
N Reading Knowledge Beginnings
Over the Rainbow Learning Center
Precious Moments Preschool
Peabody
Carmelite Sister’s Holy Childhood Preschool
Peabody Kindercare
The Preschool at Temple Tiferet Shalom
Torigian YMCA Early Learning Program
Reading
5 Senses School
Christian Cooperative Preschool
Cobblestone Corner Preschool
Little Treasures Schoolhouse
Reading Montessori School
RISE Preschool
Rowley
Parker River Community Preschool
Salem
Henny Penny Nursery School
Run-a-Muck Childcare Center (also Danvers location)
Salem Community Childcare Center
Salem Public Schools PreKindergarten Program
Young World Academy
Topsfield
Joyful Noises Preschool
Steward Integrated Preschool
Wenham
Hamilton-Wenham Integrated Preschool at Winthrop School
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NORTH SHORE PRIVATE SCHOOLS
These schools offer programs ranging from Pre-K through Grade 12.
545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
Shore offers a joyful, adventurous learning environment where children in Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 8 step outside of their comfort zones, become creative problem solvers, and develop a love for learning. Exceptional academics, physical education, team sports, and outdoor learning, along with robust offerings in studio arts, music, drama, design, and engineering, prepare students to be flexible, agile thinkers, and the school’s Community Code exemplifies a deep dedication to the well-being of the whole child.
Grades: Pre-K (Age 3) – Grade 8
Enrollment: Shore is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Tours are available, please contact [email protected] or 978-927-1700.
www.shoreschool.org
IG: @shorecountryday | FB: @ShoreCountryDay
74 Hart Street, Beverly, MA
The Glen Urquhart School (GUS) academic program integrates academic skill development, experiential learning, and social-emotional understanding in a child-centered, challenging, yet joyful, environment. Our hands-on approach to education develops students who are curious, engaged, and determined to make the world a better place.
Grades: Pre-K – Grade 8
Enrollment: We offer rolling admission for first through eighth grade – so your family can secure your spot in the GUS community at any point during the school year. Pre-K and Kindergarten applications are due January 24, 2025.
www.gus.org/what-school-can-be
IG: @glenurquhartschool | FB: @GlenUrquhartSchool
Saugus, MA
Your (home)school away from home. Kindred Spirits Schoolhouse is a micro school on the North Shore, committed to preserving traditional educational values. We encourage play, exploration and developmentally appropriate practices; creating an environment where every child feels valued, understood, and excited to learn.
Grades: Preschool – Grade 6
Enrollment: Currently enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year, for ages 3-11. Enroll by March 1st for a 10% discount on the annual tuition.
www.kindredspiritsschoolhouse.com
IG: @kindredspiritsschoolhouse | FB: Kindred Spirits Schoolhouse
34 Sunset Rock Road, Andover, MA
A Pike education ignites a lifelong journey of discovery. Pike School is deeply rooted in the values of intellectual ambition, authenticity, and social good, which is woven throughout the curriculum.
Grades: Pre-K – Grade 9
Enrollment: Accepting applications year-round. First round of admission decisions are sent February 28, 2025.
www.pikeschool.org
IG: @pikeschool | FB: @PikeSchool
121 Wethersfield Street, Rowley, MA
North Shore Montessori School provides an enriched learning environment that enables students in preschool through sixth-grade to learn, develop and grow to their unique potential. Their Montessori-certified educators, self-paced learning and outdoor campus provide opportunities for social and emotional development, along with a stimulating curriculum.
Grades: Children’s House (2.8 – 6 years)
Lower Elementary (6 – 9 years)
Upper Elementary (9 – 12 years)
Enrollment: Open enrollment. Open House: (March 8 & 9) 9am-12pm
www.northshoremontessori.org
IG: @northshore_montessori_school | FB: @NorthShoreMontessoriRowley
4 Georgetown Rd., Boxford, MA
Saint George Classical Academy believes in partnering with families in order to cultivate wisdom and virtue in the minds and hearts of students, by nurturing the soul on beauty, goodness and truth. The rigorous classical approach teaches students to think critically, write beautifully, speak eloquently and pursue an integrated life in service of God, family and community.
Grades: Pre-K through Grade 10
Enrollment: Rolling admissions. Open House 5/3/2025.
www.stgca.org
IG: @saintgeorgeclassicalacademy | FB: Saint George Classical Academy
Additional North Shore Private Schools
Additional North Shore Private School Include
Andover
Andover School of Montessori: Preschool – Grade 8
Phillips Academy: Grades 9 – 12
St. Augustine School: Preschool – Grade 8
Beverly
Harborlight Montessori: Preschool – Grade 6
The Saints Academy: Pre-K – Grade 8
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm: Preschool – Grade 5
Waring School: Grades 6-12
Danvers
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School: Grades 9-12 (Vocational)
St. John’s Prep: Grades 6-12 (Boys)
St. Mary’s: Pre-K – Grade 8
Hamilton
Pingree School: Grades 9-12
Lynn
Cairn Hill Nature Preschool at Camp Fire North Shore
Lynnfield
Our Lady of the Assumption: Preschool – Grade 8
Manchester/Essex
Brookwood School: Preschool – Grade 8
Landmark School: Grades 2-12 (for students diagnosed with a language-based learning disability)
Marblehead
Epstein Hillel School: Pre-K – Grade 8
Tower School: Preschool – Grade 8
North Andover
Brooks School: Grades 9-12
Saint Michael School: Preschool – Grade 8
Peabody
Covenant Christian Academy: Grades K-12
St. John the Baptist School: Pre-K – Grade 6
Reading
Austin Preparatory School: Grades 6-12
Rowley
Clark School: Preschool – Grade 12
Salem
The Phoenix School: Grades K-8
Wenham
The Academy at Penguin Hall: Grades 9-12 (Girls)
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This sponsored guide is published once per year.
Contact [email protected] to be featured in a future guide.