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#48 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 12% of private schools

Newton Country Day School

High School · Newton, MA

A private high school in Newton, MA serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

785 CENTRE ST, Newton, MA 02458

  • 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,200
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment391
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Newton Country Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average648/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$151,782

Median home value

$1,116,600

Median rent

$2,313/mo

College educated

76.1%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White66.2%
Two or More14.8%
Asian7.7%
Black5.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mt Alvernia High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private7–120.2 mi134Compare →
Clearway SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private7–120.7 mi39Compare →
Dearborn AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private4–120.7 mi44Compare →
Newton North HighEnrollment path unverified8.89–120.8 mi2,118Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newton Country Day School is listed in Newton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Newton Country Day School

Newton Country Day School is a private high school in Newton, MA, serving approximately 391 students in grades 5th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newton Country Day School

What grades does Newton Country Day School serve?

Newton Country Day School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Newton Country Day School?

Newton Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newton Country Day School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Newton Country Day School rank in MA?

Newton Country Day School ranks #48 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Newton Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newton Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Newton Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Newton Country Day School is a private all-girls school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Newton Country Day School a religious school?

Newton Country Day School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
391
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
160 days
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 02458)
13,308
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02458; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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