Newton Country Day School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–12
Newton, MA
785 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only all-girls school in Newton
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Newton Country Day School is an independent Catholic school in Newton, Massachusetts, for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. It has about 374 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–12
- Students
- 374
- Teachers
- 73 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 10 Catholic schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- 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 Newton Country Day School
What grades does Newton Country Day School serve?
Newton Country Day School serves grades 5–12.
How many students attend Newton Country Day School?
About 374 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Newton Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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