St. John School Photo - The after-school program offers two programs. Regular after-school features games, crafts, outdoor play and an opportunity to complete homework. After-school elective courses are also offered in a trimester format for fall, winter and spring sessions. Elective course rotate each session, but course have included cooking, Lego Club, Latin & Greek, ISEE testing prep, Puddlestompers Animal Exploration, Sports Club &Entrepreneurial Club.

Best Wellesley Hills Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 314 students in Wellesley Hills, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,383 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Wellesley Hills, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in Wellesley Hills, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Wellesley Hills, MA (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Montessori School
40 Abbott Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
St. John School
St. John School Photo - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.
(Catholic)
9 Ledyard St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-0300
Grades: PK-6
| 238 students
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
204 Worcester St.
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-2224
Grades: NS-PK
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wellesley Hills, MA?
3 private schools are located in Wellesley Hills, MA.
What percentage of students in Wellesley Hills go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wellesley Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wellesley Hills?
33% of private schools in Wellesley Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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