For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 728 students in Newton, MA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Newton, MA include Newton Country Day School, Dearborn Academy, and Jackson Walnut Park School.
The average acceptance rate is 39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Newton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Newton Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
Gr: NS-6 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newton Country Day School![Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.]( "Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Gr: 5-12 | 381 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Newton, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Alvernia High School (Closed 2023)
All-girls (Catholic)
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Newton, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Newton, MA include Newton Country Day School, Dearborn Academy, and Jackson Walnut Park School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Newton?
4 private elementary schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
50% of private elementary schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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