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Atrium School
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Watertown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 473 students in Watertown, MA, 14% of all K-12 students in Watertown, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
29% of private schools in Watertown, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 473
  • Average Tuition: $29,243
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Watertown, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 473
  • Average Tuition: $29,243
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Watertown, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Watertown Private Schools (2026-27)

Atrium School Photo
Atrium School
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
(8)
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Perkins School For The Blind Photo
Perkins School For The Blind
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
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Map of Arsenal Yard KinderCare
Arsenal Yard KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
501 Arsenal St.
Watertown, MA 02472
(857) 760-4002
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
26 Chestnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 402-5220
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The Home For Little Wandekrs-o
Gr: 11 | 27 students
Special Education School
917 Belmont Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
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Jewish Community Day School, Inc Dba Jcds Bostons
Gr: K-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Jewish
57 Stanley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-1733
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St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School Photo
St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
47 Nichols Ave
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-6979
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Watertown, MA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
473
Students
$29,243
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Watertown)
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
473 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
18%
32%
0.43
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
26 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
474 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
74%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
12%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
68%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,243
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watertown, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Watertown, MA include Perkins School For The Blind and Atrium School.
How many private schools are located in Watertown?
7 private schools are located in Watertown.
How diverse are private schools in Watertown?
Watertown private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watertown?
29% of private schools in Watertown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Jewish).

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