The Goddard School Photo

Best Wayland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 245 students in Wayland, MA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,701 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Wayland, MA are educated in private 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).

Private Schools in Wayland, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Escuela
Montessori Escuela Photo
Montessori School
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
Gr: NS-K | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
367 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-2200
Gr: NS-K
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
6 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 653-1188
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Wayland Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
5 Damon St
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 655-5742
Gr: PK-K | 35 students

Overview

This Town (Wayland)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
245 Students
126,525 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
15,720 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,600
$26,689
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$17,561
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.63
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
73 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
38%
55%
# 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
33,326 Students
% of Others Students
23%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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