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Somerville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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).

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Top Ranked Somerville Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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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

4
Private Schools
389
Students
$5,350
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
71%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Somerville)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
389 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
71%
32%
0.77
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
6%
# Black Students
68 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
97 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
24%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
21%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
68%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,350
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
62%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$18,797
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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