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Montessori Escuela
The Goddard School
Veritas Christian Academy

Wayland Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 245 students in Wayland, MA, 8% of all K-12 students in Wayland, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Wayland, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Wayland, MA (2026-27)

Montessori Escuela Photo
Montessori Escuela
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
367 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-2200
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Veritas Christian Academy Photo
Veritas Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
6 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
(7)
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Map of Wayland Montessori Preschool
Wayland Montessori Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Montessori School
5 Damon St
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-5742
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Wayland, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
245
Students
+1,013.6% (+223 students) 10-yr
$11,600
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
-24.0% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wayland)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
245 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202582159179
202482156172
202389159174
202289162185
202189159180
2020142155171
2019142157175
2018142157172
201522152167
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% Students of Color
38%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202538%31%34%
202438%29%34%
202339%30%33%
202233%29%33%
202133%28%32%
202032%27%32%
201945%26%31%
201845%25%31%
201550%28%32%
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0.74
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.740.630.65
20240.740.630.65
20230.700.620.65
20220.620.600.64
20210.620.600.64
20200.650.590.64
20190.650.570.63
20180.650.580.63
20150.170.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
25%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202525%6%5%
202425%6%5%
202315%6%5%
20223%7%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%7%4%
20193%6%4%
20183%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259%6%9%
20249%6%9%
20235%6%9%
20227%5%8%
20217%5%9%
20209%5%9%
20199%5%8%
20189%5%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%7%7%
20245%7%7%
20234%7%8%
20225%6%7%
20215%6%7%
20206%6%8%
20196%6%7%
20186%6%7%
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# White Students
73 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
38%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202538%54%52%
202438%54%52%
202342%56%52%
202232%58%54%
202132%59%54%
202038%59%54%
201938%61%56%
201838%61%56%
20155%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
23%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202523%27%26%
202423%27%26%
202331%25%25%
202253%24%25%
202153%24%25%
202044%23%24%
201944%22%24%
201844%23%23%
201590%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257:18:111:1
20247:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
20226:18:111:1
20216:18:111:1
20205:18:112:1
20195:19:112:1
20185:19:112:1
20157:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202545%67%55%
202445%67%54%
202345%67%54%
202245%67%54%
202145%67%54%
202045%66%54%
201945%66%53%
201845%65%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121415
2024121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,600
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$11,600$26,485$15,012
2024$11,600$27,159$13,254
2023$11,600$25,129$12,626
2022$11,600$24,457$12,187
2021$11,600$22,623$11,800
2020$11,600$21,672$11,512
2019$11,600$20,983$11,293
2018$11,600$20,804$11,017
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Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$2,802

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$500$2,893$1,152
2024$500$2,670$1,128
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Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202545%36%34%
202445%36%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$12,000$17,137$7,073
2024$12,000$16,262$6,930
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearWayland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202568%71%81%
202468%70%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wayland, MA?
4 private schools are located in Wayland, MA.
What percentage of students in Wayland go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wayland are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayland?
25% of private schools in Wayland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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