For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 922 students in Newton, MA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,177 public students). 44% of all K-12 students in Newton, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Newton, MA include Jackson Walnut Park School, Newton Country Day School and Dearborn Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 8%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
60% of private schools in Newton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Newton Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Grades: 3-12
| 57 students
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 202-9772
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 202-9772
Grades: NS-6
| 285 students
Newton Country Day School![Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.]( "Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.")
All-girls (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Grades: 5-12
| 381 students
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Newton, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Newton, MA include Jackson Walnut Park School, Newton Country Day School and Dearborn Academy.
How many private schools are located in Newton, MA?
5 private schools are located in Newton, MA.
How diverse are private schools in Newton, MA?
Newton, MA private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Newton, MA go to private school?
44% of all K-12 students in Newton, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton, MA?
60% of private schools in Newton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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