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.: 13:1
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 | 338 students Sports: 13
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
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