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Wakefield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 590 students in Wakefield, MA, 11% of all K-12 students in Wakefield, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
20% of private schools in Wakefield, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wakefield Private Schools (2026-27)

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Odyssey Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
2 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
15 Gould St
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2081
(9)
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Map of Canterbury Childrens Center
Canterbury Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
5 Bryant Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9636
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Map of Childrens Center Of Wakefield
Childrens Center Of Wakefield
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
483 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-9322
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Wakefield KinderCare Photo
Wakefield KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
607 North Ave.
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-4055
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Wakefield, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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Our Lady Of Nazareth Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
All-girls (Catholic)
14 Winship Drive
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-0214
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Wakefield, MA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
590
Students
$18,200
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wakefield)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
590 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
13%
32%
0.51
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
8 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
204 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
35%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
359 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
61%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
45 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,200
$26,649
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,750
$2,798
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$18,694
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
73%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wakefield, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Wakefield, MA is St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Wakefield?
5 private schools are located in Wakefield.
How diverse are private schools in Wakefield?
Wakefield private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Wakefield go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Wakefield are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wakefield?
20% of private schools in Wakefield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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