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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.
St. John School

Best 02481 Massachusetts Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 314 students in 02481, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,383 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 02481, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
33% of private schools in 02481, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in 02481, MA (2025-26)

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
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Wellesley Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
204 Worcester St.
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 235-2224
Gr: NS-PK | 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in 02481, MA?
3 private schools are located in 02481, MA.
What percentage of students in 02481 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 02481 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02481?
33% of private schools in 02481 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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