For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 953 students in 02478, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,424 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in 02478, MA are educated in private 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 71%.
Top Ranked 02478 Massachusetts Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Sports: 13
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All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 10 students
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
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
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
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4634
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
02478, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
160 Lexington St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 489-6600
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 489-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 02478, MA?
How many private schools are located in 02478?
6 private schools are located in 02478.
How diverse are private schools in 02478?
02478 private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in 02478 go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in 02478 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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