02452 Massachusetts Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 893 students in 02452, MA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,224 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in 02452, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 02452, MA include Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School, Our Ladys Academy, and Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of private schools in 02452, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 02452 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026-27)

Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 26
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
(1)
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Map of Our Ladys Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
920 Trapelo Road
Waltham, MA 02452
(178) 189-9035
(2)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 02452, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 02452, MA include Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School, Our Ladys Academy, and Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School.
How many private schools are located in 02452?
3 private schools are located in 02452.
What percentage of students in 02452 go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in 02452 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02452?
67% of private schools in 02452 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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