Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Kendall School
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Kendall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment higher than kindergarten at The Kendall School, with 50 students in Pre-K and 30 in kindergarten.
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
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.
What is The Kendall School's ranking?
The Kendall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
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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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 11 | 27 students
Special Education School
917 Belmont Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Sports: 12
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2124
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 11 | 27 students
Special Education School
917 Belmont Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 16
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Sports: 12
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 16
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 9 students
175 Main Street Waltham
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 202-1601
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Jewish
57 Stanley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-1733
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
160 Lexington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-2005
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Sports: 12
55 Day School Lane
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
26 Chestnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 402-5220
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 9 students
175 Main Street Waltham
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 202-1601
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Daniel Butler
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
0.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Cunniff
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
246 Warren Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7726
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
James Russell Lowell
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Lowell Ave.
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7770
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Beal Road
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5685
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5685
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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