Private schools in Wellesley (and beyond)

Ursuline Academy — grades 7 – 12
85 Lowder Street, Dedham, MA 02026
781-326-6161

Ursuline Academy, an independent Catholic school founded in Boston in 1946, inspires students to grow in faith, explore their academic potential, lead with confidence, and help those in need. Ursuline students flourish in an environment that encourages them to become women who make a difference.

DOVER PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Charles River School — up to grade 8
6 Old Meadow Rd.
Dover, MA 02030
508-785-0068

Charles River School (CRS) honors the pursuit of academic excellence and the joy of childhood. CRS nurtures each child by igniting curiosity, encouraging creativity, and cultivating intellectual engagement. CRS graduates know themselves, understand others, and shape the future of our diverse world with confidence and compassion.

FRAMINGHAM PRIVATE SCHOOLS

MetroWest Jewish Day School — grades K-8
50 Pamela Rd.
Framingham, MA 01760
508-620-5554

MILTON PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Milton Academy—grades K-12, boarding available grades 9-12
170 Centre St., Milton, MA 02186
618-898-1798

At Milton, a powerful, challenging academic experience combines with a warm, supportive environment. Students work in small classes, with skilled, caring faculty to develop analytical skills, perspectives, creativity and awareness.

NATICK PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Riverbend School — up to grade 8
39 Eliot St., South Natick, MA 01760
508-655-7333

Riverbend is a toddler – grade 8 school whose Montessori-based curriculum inspires each child to engage and achieve at their highest potential.

St. Benedict School — up to grade 8
2 Pleasant St., Natick, MA 01760
508-650-1900

St. Benedict Classical Academy offers a classical Catholic education for the whole child, fostering academic, moral and spiritual excellence. In uniting the Catholic tradition with classically inspired academics, students gain knowledge and an appreciation of education as a noble pursuit.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts— day and boarding school for grades 9 – 12
12 Highland Street, Natick, MA 01760
508-653-4312

Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience purposefully designed for student artists in grades 9–12, with a postgraduate year also available. Training is offered in dance; music; theater; visual art; and writing, film & media arts, complemented by a robust academic curriculum.

NEEDHAM PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St. Joseph School — up to grade 5
90 Pickering Street, Needham, MA 02492
781-444-4459

Seek God first, strive for academic excellence, share gifts and talents, and serve each other and the world.

St. Sebastian’s School— grades 7 – 12
1191 Greendale Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
781-449-5200

Committed to the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, St. Sebastian’s is a Catholic independent day school for 375 young men in grades seven through twelve. With an average class size of 11 and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1, St. Sebastian’s offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics.

Walker School
1968 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492
 781-449-4500

Walker is a non-profit special education and behavioral health organization that offers educational and clinical services for children, youth, and their families in nearly 100 communities across the Commonwealth. Walker’s comprehensive evidence-based practices enable children and youth to overcome obstacles.

NEWTON PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Brimmer and May School — up to grade 12
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-566-7462

Brimmer and May is a pre-K – 12 coeducational day school that upholdshigh academic standards while implementing innovative ideas in a supportive and student-centered community. Brimmer develops lifelong learners who are informed, engaged, and ethical citizens and leaders in a diverse world.

The Chestnut Hill School — up to grade 6
428 Hammond St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-566-4394

The Chestnut Hill School inspires exuberant learning, intellectual curiosity, and each child’s unique leadership style. It’s where children of all cultures, colors and affinities sit side-by-side, deciphering math equations, designing robots, playing violin, and more.

Clearway School — grades 7 -12
61 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 02465
617-964-6186

Clearway School is a small, private, non-profit day school for students in grades 7 to 12 with language-based learning disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities, dyslexia, and other similar special needs. Clearway accommodates a wide range of students who typically share a common theme of having difficult school experiences.

Dearborn Academy— grades 3 -12
575 Washington St., Newton, MA  02458
781-641-5992

Dearborn Academy is a state-approved, special needs elementary/middle/high school. Dearborn helps students who learn differently gain the confidence, skills and knowledge to achieve academic and social success.

The Fessenden School — up to grade 4, day school; grades 5 – 9, day and boarding
250 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
617-964-5350

The education and support of boys’ development is encompassed by academics, the arts, physical education, and character education. Boys achieve, grow, and develop in mind, body, and heart where they’re fully seen, supported, and encouraged.

Jackson Walnut Park — up to grade 6
Admin offices: 71 Walnut Park, Newton MA 02458
617-762-5930

Walnut Park helps children learn to love God, love themselves, and love one another. Inspired for more than 50 years by the values and charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, the robust learning environments at Jackson Walnut Park prepare and empower students for lives of peace and service to others.

Learning Prep School — ages 8 -21
1507 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465
617-965-0764

Learning Prep School provides an individualized language-based program to students with complex learning profiles including dyslexia, expressive/receptive language issues, autism spectrum disorder, and social communication disorder.

Mount Alvernia Academy —preschool-grade 6
20 Manet Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617) 527-7540

As a Franciscan Catholic independent school, MAA focuses on educating the whole child—academically, spiritually, and emotionally. We educate and nurture students in an inclusive, challenging academic environment to become life-long learners and responsible stewards of the Earth. MAA is a two-time Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School (2015 & 2022).

Newton Country Day School — grades 5 -12
785 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
617-244-4246

Founded in 1880, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is an independent, college preparatory school for girls. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, Newton is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, which spans 41 countries and 22 cities in the United States.

Schecter Boston—up to grade 8
60 Stein Circle location educates up to grade 3
Newton, MA 02459
617-964-7765

Marcus Building
Shoolman Campus location educates grades 4 – 8
125 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
617-928-9100

Solomon Schechter is a premier Jewish independent school in the Boston area. Schechter’s rigorous academic program, dual language curriculum, Jewish values and vibrant community foster critical thinking and a strong sense of Jewish identity. At Schechter, every child is known and understood.

Wellan Montessori School — up to grade 8
80 Crescent Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-969-4488

Wellan Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school serving more than 175 families and 250 children ages 15 months through grade 8. Rooted in Montessori philosophy and supported by experiential learning, with a deep respect for the individuality of each child and a strong belief in their potential.

SOUTHBOROUGH PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Fay School— K – grade 9
48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772
508-490-8201

Fay School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school, located on a 66-acre campus, and is the oldest junior boarding school in the United States. The mission of Fay School is to educate each child to his or her full potential through a broad, balanced, and challenging program that establishes a solid foundation for a productive and fulfilling life.

New England Center for Children
33 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772
508-481-1015

Provides effective, evidence-based educational services to children with autism. NECC relies on the science of applied behavior analysis to help children with autism reach their greatest potential.

St. Mark’s School — grades 9 – 12
25 Marlboro Road Southborough, MA, 01772
508-786-6000

St. Mark’s School is a coeducational, Episcopal, preparatory school, situated on 250 acres in Southborough, Massachusetts. St. Mark’s is one of the oldest private boarding schools in New England. Boarding and day students are led through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of co-curricular activities.

WALTHAM

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall—grades 9-12
785 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452
781-314-0800

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is a coeducational college preparatory school of  180 boarding and day students that teaches the way students learn. The school welcomes students with diverse learning styles and helps them to develop self-confidence and achieve academic success through personalized, integrated learning.

Gann Academy—grades 9 – 12
333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452
781-642-6800