Mount Alvernia Academy Photo

Best Chestnut Hill Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,535 students in Chestnut Hill, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill, MA include Brimmer and May School, The Chestnut Hill School, and Mount Alvernia Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
29% of private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Chestnut Hill Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beaver Country Day School
Beaver Country Day School Photo
(1)
791 Hammond St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Gr: 6-12 | 490 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brimmer and May School
Brimmer and May School Photo - The Hastings Center opens limitless possibilities for our students with our Innovation Space, Makerspace, STEAM classroom, and Digital Media Center.
(4)
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
The Chestnut Hill School
The Chestnut Hill School Photo - The Chestnut Hill School is conveniently located approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston
(9)
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Gr: NS-6 | 237 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Mount Alvernia Academy
Mount Alvernia Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
20 Manet Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
B C Campus School
Special Education School
140 Commonwealth Ave, Campion Hall 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Boston College Campus School
Special Education School
(1)
Campion Hall Rm. 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School For Boys
All-boys (Jewish)
325 Reservoir Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 362-2183
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Chestnut Hill)
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,535 Students
91,735 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
270 Teachers
11,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
68%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,160
$24,810
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$42,090
$12,764
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$51.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
84 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
817 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
62%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
274 Students
20,204 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill, MA include Brimmer and May School, The Chestnut Hill School, and Mount Alvernia Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Chestnut Hill?
7 private elementary schools are located in Chestnut Hill.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill?
Chestnut Hill private elementary schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chestnut Hill?
29% of private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private elementary schools in Chestnut Hill are often viewed compared to one another?

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