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Wellan Montessori School
Schechter Boston

Newton Center Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,161 students in Newton Center, MA, 21% of all K-12 students in Newton Center, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of private schools in Newton Center, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Newton Center Private Schools (2026-27)

Wellan Montessori School Photo
Wellan Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
80 Crescent Avenue
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 969-4488
(4)
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Schechter Boston Photo
Schechter Boston
Gr: NS-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Jewish
60 Stein Circle
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
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Map of Solomon Schechter Day School
Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: K-8 | 399 students
Jewish
125 Wells Ave
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
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Newton Center, MA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,161
Students
$40,633
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newton Center)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,161 Students
126,233 Students
% Students of Color
20%
32%
0.39
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%
# White Students
883 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
74%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
290 Students
33,186 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
166 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,633
$26,639
Average Summer Program Cost
$680
$2,798
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,533
$18,788
Average Endowment Size
$24 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newton Center, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Newton Center, MA include Solomon Schechter Day School, Wellan Montessori School, and Schechter Boston.
How many private schools are located in Newton Center?
3 private schools are located in Newton Center.
What percentage of students in Newton Center go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Newton Center are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton Center?
67% of private schools in Newton Center are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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