#1 Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Wellan Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Montessori school in Newton
Newton, MA
A+Overall grade167 students2 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Private schools in Newton, MA with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Newton Country Day School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–12
The only all-girls school in Newton
Newton, MA
A+Overall gradeAll girls374 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Solomon Schechtee Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 18 Jewish day schools in Massachusetts
Newton, MA
A-Overall grade359 students4 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Fusion Academy Newton
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
The only independent school in Newton
Newton, MA
A-Overall grade69 students3 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Jackson School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–6
One of 2 Catholic schools in Newton
Newton, MA
BOverall grade159 students13 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Newton, MA
Solomon Schechter Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 18 Jewish day schools in Massachusetts
Newton, MA
B-Overall grade359 students6 students per teacher
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