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Waltham Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 635 students in Waltham, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
25% of private elementary schools in Waltham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 635
  • Average Tuition: $37,740
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Waltham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 635
  • Average Tuition: $37,740
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Waltham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Waltham Private Elementary 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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Map of Our Ladys Academy
Our Ladys Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 372 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
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Waltham, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
635
Students
$37,740
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waltham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
492 Schools
# Students
635 Students
91,303 Students
% Students of Color
19%
31%
0.54
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
4,947 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
30 Students
7,410 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
419 Students
54,087 Students
% White Students
64%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
139 Students
20,067 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
11,900 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
69%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1109
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$37,740
$24,825
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
$14,582
Average Endowment Size
$3.86 million
$55.82 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
74%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Waltham, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Waltham, MA include Milestones Day School, Our Ladys Academy, and Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Waltham?
4 private elementary schools are located in Waltham.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waltham?
25% of private elementary schools in Waltham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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