For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 635 students 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.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
33% of private elementary schools in Waltham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Waltham Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milestones Day School![Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School]()

Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 4
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Waltham, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Jude School (Closed 2019)
(Catholic)
175 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 899-3644
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 899-3644
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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?
3 private elementary schools are located in Waltham.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waltham?
33% of private elementary schools in Waltham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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