For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 808 students in Wellesley, MA (there are 3 public schools, serving 718 public students). 53% of all K-12 students in Wellesley, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wellesley, MA include Dana Hall School and Tenacre Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Top-Ranked Wellesley Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Gr: 5-12 | 456 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North American Hockey Academy
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
900 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA 02482
(508) 277-9752
Wellesley, MA 02482
(508) 277-9752
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Wellesley Montessori School
Montessori School
79 Denton Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 237-6670
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 237-6670
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Wellesley, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Paul School (Closed 2022)
(Catholic)
10 Atwood St
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-1510
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-1510
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Wellesley, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Wellesley, MA include Dana Hall School and Tenacre Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Wellesley?
4 private schools are located in Wellesley.
What percentage of students in Wellesley go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in Wellesley are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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