Belmont Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Belmont Day is a coed, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent day school, where students are held to high standards in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Through a hands-on, innovative curriculum, students develop their voices and grow into confident communicators and leaders, well-prepared for high school and life.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 339 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Belmont Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Belmont Day School
Pre-K	20
Kind	27
1	29
2	29
3	30
4	32
5	33
6	44
7	49
8	46

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1927

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 10, 2027

Campus Size

11 acres

School Motto

Inspire and challenge

Student Body

Total Students

339 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

84%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

none

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 10

% on Financial Aid

21%

Admissions Director

Liz Parfit

Admissions Associate

Elena Jay

Application URL

Endowment Size

$17 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FencingField Hockey

Flag FootballLacrosse

Mountain BikingSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Colors

Blue and gold

School Mascot

Sheep

School Notes

Belmont Day is a coed, pre-kindergarten through eighth grade independent day school, where students are held to high standards in a supportive, nurturing environment. Through a hands-on, innovative curriculum, students develop their voice and grow into confident communicators and leaders, well prepared for high school and life. Faculty are curriculum designers, mentors, and coaches who continually refine their practice through robust professional development. Academic rigor is paired with a deep commitment to knowing each child. Teachers provide challenge and care, meeting students where they are and pushing them to think deeply, solve creatively, and communicate with clarity. Whether building a robot, staging a debate, planting in the garden, or exploring the woods on snowshoes, students are immersed in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences that are connected to the outdoors.The Belmont Day community sees and celebrates each student. As a co-educational school, it believes that learning alongside peers of all genders is essential to developing the mutual respect and collaborative abilities needed to thrive in the real world. Children learn to understand themselves and others, and to lead with empathy. Grounded in six core values-honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, joy, and excellence-students become self-aware, compassionate, and prepared to thrive in high school and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Belmont Day School offer?

Belmont Day School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Belmont Day School's ranking?

Belmont Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Belmont Day School?

The application deadline for Belmont Day School is Jan. 10.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 5/31/2022

We have been part of the Belmont Day community for 10 years, with our older child about to graduate from 8th grade and our younger child finishing 5th grade. We have been thrilled with the experience for our entire family. BDS takes a true "whole-child" approach and has met the different needs of our two kids beautifully as they have grown and developed from age 4 to ages 11 and 14. The particular draws for us were the emphasis on the school's core values and the development of public speaking skills among all students. Our 8th grader started presenting in front of the school in Pre-K and just finished a yearlong Capstone project with a 20-minute presentation - it was amazing to see the progression over the years and the way that the school prepared the students every step along the way. I highly recommend this wonderful school and community!

- Posted by Parent - Barbara T.

5 12/18/2020

We have had a wonderful experience at Belmont Day school and know with certainty that we made the right decision to send our child here. The community experience is extraordinary, the school provides an innovative and high quality education and the teachers truly do a wonderful job of ensuring the social and emotional well-being of the whole child. We have no doubt that our child will be well prepared for the future upon graduation.

- Posted by Parent - Parent

5 12/6/2020

We have been part of the Belmont Day community for 10 years. I could not have imagined my children at any other school. Belmont Day has a strong academic program, amazing faculty, and an extensive curriculum! The school's numerous athletic, social and extracurricular opportunities have allowed our children to reach their potential in ways I could not have envisioned. I know that they will be well prepared for their next "home away from home" once their time at Belmont Day comes to a close.

- Posted by Parent - Lex

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $29,039 for elementary schools and $49,609 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).