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Needham Heights Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 41 students in Needham Heights, MA, 2% of all K-12 students in Needham Heights, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Needham Heights Private Schools (2026)

Map of Riverside School
Riverside School
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
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Map of The Abbott School
The Abbott School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
126 Gould Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 444-6541
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Needham Heights KinderCare Photo
Needham Heights KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1000 Highland Ave.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 449-0774
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Map of Needham Knowledge Beginnings
Needham Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
206 A St.
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-8723
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Needham Heights, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
41
Students
+10.8% (+4 students) 10-yr
$25,000
Avg. Tuition
8
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
+16.7% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Needham Heights)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
41 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202521159179
202421156172
202324159174
202224162185
202124159180
202024155171
201950157175
201850157172
201737160180
201637159178
201537152167
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% Students of Color
21%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202521%31%34%
202421%29%34%
202316%30%33%
202218%29%33%
202118%28%32%
202018%27%32%
201963%26%31%
201863%25%31%
201718%26%32%
201618%27%32%
201518%28%32%
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0.53
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.530.630.65
20240.530.630.65
20230.550.620.65
20220.540.600.64
20210.540.600.64
20200.540.590.64
20190.490.570.63
20180.490.580.63
20170.490.550.61
20160.450.550.61
20150.450.550.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20173%4%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
8,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%7%7%
20242%7%7%
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# White Students
11 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
27%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202527%54%52%
202427%54%52%
202338%56%52%
202242%58%54%
202142%59%54%
202042%59%54%
201912%61%56%
201812%61%56%
201726%63%58%
201624%64%58%
201524%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
26 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
63%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202563%27%26%
202463%27%26%
202355%25%25%
202254%24%25%
202154%24%25%
202054%23%24%
201968%22%24%
201868%23%23%
201766%21%22%
201670%21%22%
201570%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
201920:19:112:1
201820:19:112:1
201712:19:112:1
201612:19:112:1
201512:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%67%55%
20242%67%54%
20232%67%54%
20222%67%54%
20212%67%54%
20202%66%54%
20192%66%53%
20182%65%53%
20172%64%53%
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Average Class Size
8 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearNeedham Heights, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202581415
202481415
202381415
202281415
202181415
202081415
201981415
201881415
201781415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$26,745
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Needham Heights, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Needham Heights, MA is Riverside School.
How many private schools are located in Needham Heights?
4 private schools are located in Needham Heights.
What percentage of students in Needham Heights go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Needham Heights are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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