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Newton Country Day School Top 4 · Most AP Courses (MA)
Jackson Walnut Park School
Dearborn Academy Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MA)

Newton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 721 students in Newton, MA, 41% of all K-12 students in Newton, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 44%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private schools in Newton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 721
  • Average Tuition: $49,727
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 35%
  • View Newton, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 721
  • Average Tuition: $49,727
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 35%
  • View Newton, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Newton Private Schools (2026-27)

Dearborn Academy Photo
Dearborn Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
(1)
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Jackson Walnut Park School Photo
Jackson Walnut Park School
Gr: NS-6 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
(2)
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Newton Country Day School Photo
Newton Country Day School
Gr: 5-12 | 381 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
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Clearway School
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
(2)
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Newton, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mt. Alvernia High School
Mt. Alvernia High School
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students
All-girls (Catholic)
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
(1)
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Newton, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
721
Students
$49,727
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
721 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
35%
32%
0.28
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
38 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
673 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
85%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
5 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
<1%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
122 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
68%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
34 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$49,727
$26,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$8,024
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,150
$18,797
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
44%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

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?
4 private schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to private school?
41% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
50% of private schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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