For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,056 students in 02492, MA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,930 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in 02492, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
60% of private schools in 02492, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Greek Orthodox).
Top-Ranked 02492 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Chestnut Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
167 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Theophany School
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
1968 Central Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-4500
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-4500
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 02492, MA?
How many private schools are located in 02492?
5 private schools are located in 02492.
How diverse are private schools in 02492?
02492 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 02492 go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in 02492 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02492?
60% of private schools in 02492 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Greek Orthodox).
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