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Best Newton 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 477 students in Newton, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Newton, MA include Dearborn Academy and Newton Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 19%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
33% of private high schools in Newton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Newton 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dearborn Academy
Dearborn Academy Photo
Special Education School
(1)
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newton Country Day School
Newton Country Day School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Gr: 5-12 | 381 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Clearway School
Special Education School
(2)
573B Washington Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 964-6186
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Newton, Massachusetts

Newton, Massachusetts 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Newton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
477 Students
57,294 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
8,497 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
71%
Average Class Size
9 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$59,625
$40,600
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,492
$5,467
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
39%
Average Acceptance Rate
19%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$50.6 million
$112.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
36 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
428 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
5 Students
7,502 Students
% of Others Students
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Newton, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Newton, MA include Dearborn Academy and Newton Country Day School.
How many private high schools are located in Newton?
3 private high schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Newton?
33% of private high schools in Newton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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