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St. Theresa School
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Somerville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 389 students in Somerville, MA, 7% of all K-12 students in Somerville, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Somerville, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Somerville Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
192 Summer Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
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St. Theresa School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
192 Summer St
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 666-9116
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Davis Square KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
18 Holland St. #48
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 666-9007
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Map of Tufts Educational Daycare Center
Tufts Educational Daycare Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
165 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 627-3412
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Somerville, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Little Flower Elementary School
Little Flower Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Catholic
17 Franklin Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 628-7775
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St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
50 Thurston St.
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 666-4927
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 210 students
Catholic
480 Somerville Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-0995
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Somerville, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
389
Students
-28.2% (-153 students) 10-yr
$5,350
Avg. Tuition
+78.3% (+$2,350) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-18.2% (-4 students) 10-yr
71%
Students of Color
+73.2% (+30.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Somerville)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
389 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025130159179
2024130156172
2023159159174
2022159162185
2021159159180
2020147155171
2019191157175
2018191157172
2017181160180
2016181159178
2015181152167
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% Students of Color
71%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202571%31%34%
202471%29%34%
202350%30%33%
202250%29%33%
202150%28%32%
202037%27%32%
201942%26%31%
201842%25%31%
201741%26%32%
201641%27%32%
201541%28%32%
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0.77
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.770.630.65
20240.770.630.65
20230.720.620.65
20220.720.600.64
20210.720.600.64
20200.660.590.64
20190.670.570.63
20180.670.580.63
20170.650.550.61
20160.650.550.61
20150.650.550.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20223%7%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%7%4%
20194%6%4%
20184%5%4%
20173%6%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
134 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202533%6%9%
202433%6%9%
20237%6%9%
20227%5%8%
20217%5%9%
20205%5%9%
20197%5%8%
20187%5%8%
20176%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20156%5%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202517%7%7%
202417%7%7%
202322%7%8%
202222%6%7%
202122%6%7%
202019%6%8%
201921%6%7%
201821%6%7%
201724%6%7%
201624%6%7%
201524%7%8%
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# White Students
97 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
24%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202524%54%52%
202424%54%52%
202332%56%52%
202232%58%54%
202132%59%54%
202050%59%54%
201949%61%56%
201849%61%56%
201752%63%58%
201652%64%58%
201552%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
88 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
21%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202521%27%26%
202421%27%26%
202336%25%25%
202236%24%25%
202136%24%25%
202023%23%24%
201919%22%24%
201819%23%23%
201715%21%22%
201615%21%22%
201515%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514:18:111:1
202414:18:111:1
202320:18:111:1
202220:18:111:1
202120:18:111:1
202014:18:112:1
201918:19:112:1
201818:19:112:1
201716:19:112:1
201616:19:112:1
201516:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202590%67%55%
202490%67%54%
202390%67%54%
202290%67%54%
202190%67%54%
202090%66%54%
201990%66%53%
201890%65%53%
201790%64%53%
201690%64%52%
201590%64%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025181415
2024181415
2023221415
2022221415
2021221415
2020221415
2019221415
2018221415
2017221415
2016221415
2015221415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,350
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$5,350$26,485$15,012
2024$5,350$27,159$13,254
2023$5,100$25,129$12,626
2022$5,100$24,457$12,187
2021$3,000$22,623$11,800
2020$3,000$21,672$11,512
2019$3,000$20,983$11,293
2018$3,000$20,804$11,017
2017$3,000$20,615$10,708
2016$3,000$20,164$10,356
2015$3,000$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
62%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202562%36%34%
202462%36%34%
202362%37%34%
202262%36%33%
202162%35%33%
202062%35%32%
201962%34%31%
201862%33%30%
201762%32%30%
201662%31%29%
201562%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSomerville, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$750$17,137$7,073
2024$750$16,262$6,930
2023$750$15,114$6,469
2022$750$14,744$6,289
2021$300$14,176$6,055
2020$300$14,234$5,921
2019$300$13,455$5,795
2018$300$12,706$5,456
2017$300$12,090$5,319
2016$300$12,060$5,105
2015$300$12,547$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

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?
7% 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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