Belmont Day School Photo - Welcome to Belmont Day!

Best Belmont Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 952 students in Belmont, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,424 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Belmont, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Belmont, MA include Belmont Day School and Belmont Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Top-Ranked Belmont Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Belmont Day School
Belmont Day School Photo - Welcome to Belmont Day!
(3)
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Sports: 13
Belmont Hill School
Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventures Preschool Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Cns/pathways Academy
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
The Kendall School
Daycare / Preschool
577 Belmont Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4634
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Belmont, Massachusetts

Belmont, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
160 Lexington St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 489-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Belmont)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
952 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
182 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
67%
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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$68,350
$26,482
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$53,000
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$94.5 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
62 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
48 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
575 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
60%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
234 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 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 Day School and Belmont Hill 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 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
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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