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Wellan Montessori School
Schechter Boston

Newton Center Private Schools (2026-27)

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 71%.
67% of private schools in Newton Center, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
1,161
Students
+56.9% (+421 students) 10-yr
$40,633
Avg. Tuition
+123.3% (+$22,433) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-5.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
20%
Students of Color
+1,900.0% (+19.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-22.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newton Center)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
1,161 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025388159179
2024388156172
2023364159174
2022363162185
2021366159180
2020212155171
2019212157175
2018199157172
2017212160180
2016212159178
2015247152167
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% Students of Color
20%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202521%31%34%
20246%29%34%
202321%30%33%
20225%29%33%
202117%28%32%
20201%27%32%
20191%26%31%
20185%25%31%
20171%26%32%
20161%27%32%
20151%28%32%
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0.39
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.400.630.65
20240.400.630.65
20230.440.620.65
20220.440.600.64
20210.450.600.64
20200.070.590.64
20190.070.570.63
20180.280.580.63
20170.030.550.61
20160.030.550.61
20150.170.550.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%7%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%7%4%
20192%6%4%
20182%5%4%
20171%6%4%
20161%5%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20231%7%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%6%7%
20161%6%7%
20151%7%8%
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# White Students
883 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
74%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202574%54%52%
202474%54%52%
202370%56%52%
202270%58%54%
202168%59%54%
202097%59%54%
201997%61%56%
201884%61%56%
201798%63%58%
201698%64%58%
201591%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
290 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202525%27%26%
202425%27%26%
202327%25%25%
202227%24%25%
202129%24%25%
201813%23%23%
20157%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
166 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256:18:111:1
20246:18:111:1
20237:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
20198:19:112:1
20187:19:112:1
20177:19:112:1
20167:19:112:1
20159:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025181415
2024181415
2023181415
2022181415
2021191415
2020191415
2019191415
2018191415
2017191415
2016191415
2015191415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,633
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$37,881$26,485$15,012
2024$34,242$27,159$13,254
2023$33,620$25,129$12,626
2022$32,700$24,457$12,187
2018$18,200$20,804$11,017
2017$18,200$20,615$10,708
2016$18,200$20,164$10,356
2015$18,200$19,785$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$680
$2,802

Summer Program Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$680$2,893$1,152
2024$680$2,670$1,128
2023$625$2,623$1,156
2022$605$2,725$1,102
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Average % on Financial Aid
44%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202540%36%34%
202440%36%34%
202341%37%34%
202241%36%33%
202140%35%33%
202052%35%32%
201952%34%31%
201830%33%30%
201730%32%30%
201630%31%29%
201530%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$12,600$17,137$7,073
2024$12,600$16,262$6,930
2023$10,964$15,114$6,469
2022$8,934$14,744$6,289
2021$8,388$14,176$6,055
2018$7,240$12,706$5,456
2017$7,240$12,090$5,319
2016$7,240$12,060$5,105
2015$7,240$12,547$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$24 million
$87.87 million

Endowment Trends (2022-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$24 M$83 M$60 M
2024$24 M$105 M$59 M
2023$24 M$103 M$71 M
2022$24 M$100 M$76 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
77%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearNewton Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202577%71%81%
202477%70%85%
202377%71%85%
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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, Schechter Boston, and Wellan Montessori School.
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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