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Best Westwood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,014 students in Westwood, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,881 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Westwood, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Westwood, MA is Xaverian Brothers High School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
50% of private schools in Westwood, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Westwood Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Xaverian Brothers High School
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All-boys (Catholic)
(7)
800 Clapboardtree St
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-6392
Gr: 7-12 | 931 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
315 University Ave
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 251-0590
Gr: 4-12 | 7 students
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Daycare / Preschool
200 Providence Highway
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 329-9550
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
The Westwood Montessori School
Montessori School
738 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 329-5557
Gr: NS | 41 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Westwood)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,014 Students
126,979 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
96%
67%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,100
$26,435
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$85.49 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
37 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
805 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
83%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
44 Students
33,470 Students
% of Others Students
4%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Westwood, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Westwood, MA is Xaverian Brothers High School.
How many private schools are located in Westwood?
4 private schools are located in Westwood.
What percentage of students in Westwood go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Westwood are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Westwood?
50% of private schools in Westwood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Westwood are often viewed compared to one another?

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