Very Good
#68 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 17% of private schools
Belmont Day School
Elementary School
55 DAY SCHOOL LN, Belmont, MA 24782
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#68 of 388
In Belmont
#1 of 4
public schools
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About Belmont Day School
Belmont Day School is a private elementary school in Belmont, MA. Belmont Day School serves approximately 306 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Belmont Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Belmont Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Belmont Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Belmont Day School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Belmont, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Belmont Day School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Daniel Butler | 7.8 |
| Roger E Wellington | 5.5 |
| Winthrop L Chenery Middle | 7.2 |
| Winn Brook | 8.1 |
| Mary Lee Burbank | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
55 DAY SCHOOL LN, Belmont, MA 24782
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Belmont Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cyrus E Dallin (rated 9.0/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is James Russell Lowell (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cunniff (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belmont, see our Belmont schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ARLINGTON SCHOOL Belmont | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Daniel Butler Belmont | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| BELMONT HILL SCHOOL Belmont | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY Belmont | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Roger E Wellington Belmont | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Winthrop L Chenery Middle Belmont | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Brackett Arlington | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Belmont High Belmont | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| James Russell Lowell Watertown | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Winn Brook Belmont | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Cyrus E Dallin Arlington | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Mary Lee Burbank Belmont | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Cunniff Watertown | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Watertown Middle Watertown | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| CNS/PATHWAYS ACADEMY Arlington | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Watertown High Watertown | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Ottoson Middle Arlington | 1.8 mi | 9.3 |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| NEW COVENANT SCHOOL Arlington | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| GANN ACADEMY-THE NEW JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Waltham | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem, MA | 7.5 |
| Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, MA | 7.5 |
| Elias Brookings Springfield, MA | 7.5 |
| FAYERWEATHER STREET SCHOOL Cambridge, MA | 7.5 |
| Freetown Elementary School East Freetown, MA | 7.5 |
| Hadley Elementary Hadley, MA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Belmont Day School
What grades does Belmont Day School serve?
Belmont Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Belmont Day School?
Belmont Day School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Day School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Belmont Day School rank in MA?
Belmont Day School ranks #68 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Belmont Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belmont Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Belmont Day School a private school?
Yes, Belmont Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Belmont Day School a religious school?
No, Belmont Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 932-3883
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