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02445 Massachusetts Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,331 students in 02445, MA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,248 public students). 51% of all K-12 students in 02445, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 02445, MA include SouthfieldSchool, The Park School, and Dexter Southfield School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private schools in 02445, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 02445 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026-27)

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Dexter Southfield School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,027 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 37
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
(1)
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Maimonides
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
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Maimonides School Elementary Section
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
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The Park School
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
171 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
(1)
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St. Mary Of The Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
(4)
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SouthfieldSchool
Gr: NS-12 | 371 students
All-girls
10 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-6980
(1)
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Torah Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Jewish
11 Williston Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-3196
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Apple Orchard School
Gr: NS-K | 98 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Daycare / Preschool
282 D Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-6463
(1)
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02445, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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Brookline Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5 Brookline Place
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 730-4311
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 02445, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 02445, MA include SouthfieldSchool, The Park School, and Dexter Southfield School.
How many private schools are located in 02445?
8 private schools are located in 02445.
How diverse are private schools in 02445?
02445 private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in 02445 go to private school?
51% of all K-12 students in 02445 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02445?
50% of private schools in 02445 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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