Dearborn Academy Photo - Dearborn Academy

Best Newton Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 728 students in Newton, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Newton, MA include Dearborn Academy, Newton Country Day School, 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dearborn Academy
Dearborn Academy Photo
Special Education School
(1)
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jackson Walnut Park School
Jackson Walnut Park School Photo - Jackson Elementary
(Catholic)
(2)
200 Jackson Road
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.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Gr: 5-12 | 381 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clearway School
Special Education School
(2)
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newton, Massachusetts

Newton, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Newton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
728 Students
91,785 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
122 Teachers
11,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
68%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$46,717
$24,597
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,492
$2,862
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,300
$12,918
Average Acceptance Rate
39%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$50.6 million
$52.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
24 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
38 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
673 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
85%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
5 Students
20,279 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Newton, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Newton, MA include Dearborn Academy, Newton Country Day School, 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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