For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 389 students in Somerville, MA (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,524 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Somerville, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Somerville, MA include St. Theresa School and St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School.
50% of private schools in Somerville, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Somerville Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
(Catholic)
192 Summer Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
192 Summer St
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
18 Holland St. #48
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 666-9007
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 666-9007
Gr: NS-PK
Tufts Educational Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
165 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 627-3412
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 627-3412
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Somerville, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Franklin Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 628-7775
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 628-7775
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
St. Ann School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
50 Thurston St.
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 666-4927
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 666-4927
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
480 Somerville Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-0995
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-0995
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Somerville, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Somerville, MA include St. Theresa School and St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School.
How many private schools are located in Somerville?
4 private schools are located in Somerville.
What percentage of students in Somerville go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Somerville are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Somerville?
50% of private schools in Somerville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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