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Best Wellesley Hills Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori Day School Of Wellesley Hills
Montessori School
40 Abbott Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 795-5571
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
204 Worcester St.
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-2224
Gr: NS-PK | 14 students

Overview

This Town (Wellesley Hills)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
314 Students
127,073 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
15,741 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
67%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,850
$26,352
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
98 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
31%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
81 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
26%
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
130 Students
33,467 Students
% of Others Students
42%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

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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