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Belmont Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 953 students in Belmont, MA, 18% of all K-12 students in Belmont, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Belmont Private Schools (2026-27)

Belmont Day School Photo
Belmont Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Sports: 12
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
(3)
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Belmont Hill School Photo
Belmont Hill School
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 16
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
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Map of The Kendall School
The Kendall School
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
577 Belmont Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4634
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Map of Adventures Preschool Childrens Center
Adventures Preschool Childrens Center
Gr: NS
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
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Map of Arlington School
Arlington School
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
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Map of Cns/pathways Academy
Cns/pathways Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
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Belmont, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay Photo
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
Specialized Curriculum
160 Lexington St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 489-6600
(1)
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Belmont, MA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
953
Students
$68,350
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belmont)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
953 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
30%
32%
0.57
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
62 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
48 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
575 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
60%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
235 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
182 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
68%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1397
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$68,350
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$53,000
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$94.5 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belmont, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Belmont, MA include Belmont Hill School, Belmont Day School, and The Kendall School.
How many private schools are located in Belmont?
6 private schools are located in Belmont.
How diverse are private schools in Belmont?
Belmont private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Belmont go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Belmont are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Which private schools in Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?

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