Belmont Day School
Independent school · Grade 1
Belmont, MA
55 Day School Ln, Belmont, MA 24782
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Belmont
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Belmont since at least 2011
In Belmont, Massachusetts, Belmont Day School is an independent private school for 1st grade. About 334 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment is up about 34% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grade 1
- Students
- 334
- Teachers
- 80.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 176 girls, 158 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 95% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Belmont Day School
What grades does Belmont Day School serve?
Belmont Day School serves grade 1.
How many students attend Belmont Day School?
About 334 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Belmont Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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