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.

Best Wellesley Hills Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 238 students in Wellesley Hills, MA.
100% of private elementary schools in Wellesley Hills, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Wellesley Hills, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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

Overview

This Town (Wellesley Hills)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
238 Students
91,653 Students
% Average Students of Color
57%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
11,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
68%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,850
$24,905
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
119 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
40%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,413 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
76 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
32%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
63 Students
20,207 Students
% of Others Students
27%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Wellesley Hills, MA?
1 private elementary schools are located in Wellesley Hills, MA.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wellesley Hills?
100% of private elementary schools in Wellesley Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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