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Newton Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 251 students in Newton, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools in Newton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Newton Private Preschools (2026-27)

Jackson Walnut Park School Photo
Jackson Walnut Park School
Gr: NS-6 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
(2)
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Newton, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mt. Alvernia High School
Mt. Alvernia High School
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students
All-girls (Catholic)
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
(1)
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Newton, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
251
Students
+69.6% (+103 students) 10-yr
$20,900
Avg. Tuition
+62.6% (+$8,050) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-40.0% (-10 students) 8-yr
55%
Students of Color
+400.0% (+44.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
572 Schools
# Students
251 Students
77,459 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025251148191
2024267145187
2023276144185
2022276146188
2021276143184
2020276139179
2019346143182
2018346144181
2017346143183
2016148142181
2015148137173
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% Students of Color
55%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202555%33%32%
202455%32%32%
202344%32%32%
202219%30%31%
202119%29%32%
202019%29%31%
201911%27%31%
201811%27%30%
201719%26%31%
201611%26%31%
201511%27%31%
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0.20
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.200.650.65
20240.200.650.65
20230.570.640.65
20220.570.630.64
20210.570.630.64
20200.570.630.64
20190.240.620.64
20180.240.620.64
20170.240.600.62
20160.450.590.62
20150.450.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%4%4%
20244%4%5%
20233%5%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%6%4%
20191%5%5%
20181%5%5%
20171%4%3%
20163%4%3%
20153%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%6%8%
20247%6%8%
20234%5%8%
20224%5%8%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%7%
20161%4%7%
20151%4%6%
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# Black Students
2 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%7%6%
20241%7%6%
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# White Students
245 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
89%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202588%45%48%
202488%44%48%
202348%47%48%
202248%49%50%
202148%50%50%
202048%50%51%
201912%53%52%
201812%52%52%
201712%55%54%
201628%56%54%
201528%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 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
n/a
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202345%37%33%
202245%35%31%
202145%34%31%
202045%33%31%
201987%32%30%
201887%33%30%
201787%31%30%
201668%31%29%
201568%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257:110:112:1
20248:110:112:1
202311:110:112:1
202211:110:112:1
202111:110:112:1
202011:110:112:1
201915:110:112:1
201815:110:112:1
201715:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
20156:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202575%63%51%
202475%63%51%
202375%63%51%
202275%64%51%
202175%64%50%
202075%62%50%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151516
2024151516
2023201516
2022201516
2021201516
2020201516
2019251516
2018251616
2017251516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,900
$17,029

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$20,900$16,935$12,988
2024$19,900$15,196$10,159
2023$15,413$13,122$9,500
2022$15,413$12,499$8,989
2021$15,413$11,338$8,661
2020$15,413$10,911$8,383
2019$14,300$10,906$8,266
2018$14,300$10,038$7,888
2017$14,300$9,452$7,628
2016$12,850$8,883$7,230
2015$12,850$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%30%31%
202415%30%30%
202318%31%30%
202218%30%29%
202118%31%29%
202018%31%29%
201915%30%28%
201815%30%27%
201715%28%26%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,300
$7,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$7,300$8,042$4,864
2024$7,300$7,541$4,788
2023$3,250$6,550$4,663
2022$3,250$6,374$4,366
2021$3,250$5,384$4,213
2020$3,250$5,218$4,101
2019$2,500$5,308$3,985
2018$2,500$5,287$3,694
2017$2,500$5,469$3,658
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearNewton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202580%81%83%
202375%83%88%
202275%82%88%
202175%84%88%
202075%85%88%
201965%85%88%
201865%84%88%
201765%83%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Newton, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Newton, MA is Jackson Walnut Park School.
How many private preschools are located in Newton?
1 private preschools are located in Newton.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
100% of private preschools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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