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West Newton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 676 students in West Newton, MA, 54% of all K-12 students in West Newton, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 36%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Newton Private Schools (2026-27)

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The Fessenden School
Gr: PK-9 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
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Learning Prep School
Gr: 5-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
1507 Washington St
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 965-0764
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West Newton, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
676
Students
$88,087
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Newton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
676 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
40%
32%
0.35
0.63
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
35 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
749 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
80%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
8%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
99 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
68%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$88,087
$26,649
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,036
$2,798
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
37%
Average Endowment Size
$65.1 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
36%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Newton, MA?
The top ranked private schools in West Newton, MA include Learning Prep School and The Fessenden School.
How many private schools are located in West Newton?
2 private schools are located in West Newton.
What percentage of students in West Newton go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in West Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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