The Newman School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Boston, MA
247 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- Serving families in Boston since at least 2011
The Newman School is an independent private school in Boston, Massachusetts, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 251 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent high schools in Massachusetts. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 251
- Teachers
- 50 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 132 girls, 119 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 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 77% of independent high schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 The Newman School
What grades does The Newman School serve?
The Newman School serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend The Newman School?
About 251 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Newman School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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