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Waltham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 956 students in Waltham, MA, 14% of all K-12 students in Waltham, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
40% of private schools in Waltham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 956
  • Average Tuition: $39,143
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Waltham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 956
  • Average Tuition: $39,143
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Waltham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Waltham Private Schools (2026-27)

Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School Photo
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
Gr: 8-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 26
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
(1)
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Milestones Day School Photo
Milestones Day School
Gr: K-12 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
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Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
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Map of Our Ladys Academy
Our Ladys Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
(2)
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Lumen Academy Photo
Lumen Academy
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 9 students
175 Main Street Waltham
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 202-1601
(1)
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Waltham, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bartlett School
Bartlett School
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students
1841 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 890-1865
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Saint Jude School Photo
Saint Jude School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
175 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 899-3644
(4)
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Waltham, MA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
956
Students
$39,143
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waltham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
956 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
13%
32%
0.42
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
32 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
729 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
75%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
142 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
159 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1109
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,143
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
$18,694
Average Endowment Size
$3.86 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waltham, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Waltham, MA include Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School, Milestones Day School, and Our Ladys Academy.
How many private schools are located in Waltham?
5 private schools are located in Waltham.
How diverse are private schools in Waltham?
Waltham private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Waltham go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Waltham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waltham?
40% of private schools in Waltham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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