The Kendall School in Belmont, MA, enrolls 80 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program serving grades PK through K in a suburban community.
Founded in 1931, the school operates with 2 teachers and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 40:1.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Located near other Belmont private schools, The Kendall School serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten options in the Belmont area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Kendall School often compared to?
The Kendall School is often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Kendall School?
The application deadline for The Kendall School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Kendall School vs. Belmont Day School
The nearest high school to The Kendall School is Arlington School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Belmont Day School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Adventures Preschool Childrens Center (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adventures Preschool Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
0.4 miles
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
The Home For Little Wandekrs-o
Special Education School
917 Belmont Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
0.5 miles
Gr: 11 | 27 students
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Sports: 12
Cns/pathways Academy
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arlington School
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
The Home For Little Wandekrs-o
Special Education School
917 Belmont Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
0.5 miles
Gr: 11 | 27 students
Cns/pathways Academy
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Belmont Hill School ![Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.]( "Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.")
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School ![Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo - Gann students volunteer at Cradles to Crayons in Boston.]( "Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo - Gann students volunteer at Cradles to Crayons in Boston.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Sports: 12
Cns/pathways Academy
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Belmont Hill School ![Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.]( "Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.")
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
1.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
57 Stanley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-1733
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-1733
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Perkins School For The Blind ![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]( "Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.")
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adventures Preschool Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
0.4 miles
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Sports: 12
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
26 Chestnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 402-5220
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 402-5220
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
Perkins School For The Blind ![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]( "Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.")
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Henry P Clough
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Avenue
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1580
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1580
9469.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Miscoe Hill School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 North Avenue
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
9469.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hopedale Jr Sr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Adin Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2217
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2217
9469.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Memorial
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6 Prospect Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2214
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2214
9469.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
6 Park Street
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2213
Hopedale, MA 01747
(508) 634-2213
9469.9 miles
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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