Wellesley, Mass. is home to four private schools—Dana Hall; St. John School; Star Academy; and Tenacre Country Day School.
Most schools have posted their 2026-2027 tuition rates, which range from $13,850/year for St. John School on up to $79,925 for boarding students at Dana Hall.
Hey, at least K-12 tuition isn’t topping $60k, as at Babson College, or $70k at Wellesley College.
Schools and colleges are quick to point out that most of their students receive financial aid.
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Dana Hall School — grades 5 – 12
45 Dana Road, Wellesley, MA 02482-9010
781-235-3010
An independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 5-12 (boarding begins grade 9). Tuition for the 2026-27 school year has been set at $65,765 for day students (a 3% increase from last year) and $79,925 for boarding students (a 2.5% increase over last year).
25% of students receive financial aid. The school’s average grant is $57,669. All financial aid awards distributed by Dana Hall are grants (not loans) and do not require repayment.
St. John School — pre-school through grade 6
9 Ledyard Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
781-235-0300
The school fosters academic excellence, faith development, and community. Tuition for the 2026-27 school year for K-6 students is $13,850 (up 7.5% from 2025-26 rates). St. John also has a pre-school program. See Wellesley pre-schools here.
Star Academy—pre-K through grade 12
10 Atwood Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
2 Brook Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
781-235-8000
Star Academy’s goal is to provide a learning environment that encourages students to be curious and inquisitive. Star Academy also has a pre-school program. See Wellesley pre-schools here.
Tenacre Country Day School—pre-school through grade 6
78 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
781-235-2282
A private, coed school for pre-kindergarten to grade 6 that enrolls approximately 200 students and emphasized academic preparation.
Tuition rates for 2026-27 range from $38,150 for pre-K (up 9.7% from last year) on up to $50,070 for grade 6 (an increase of 2.5%)
