Very Good
#48 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 12% of private schools
Newton Country Day School
High School
785 CENTRE ST, Newton, MA 02458
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#48 of 388
In Newton
#2 of 8
public schools
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About Newton Country Day School
Newton Country Day School is a private high school in Newton, MA. Newton Country Day School serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Newton Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Newton Country Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Newton Country 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 Newton Country Day School compares to the 3 public schools in Newton, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Newton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Newton Country Day School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Bigelow Middle | 9.1 |
| Lincoln-Eliot | 8.8 |
| Newton Early Childhood Program | 5.9 |
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
785 CENTRE ST, Newton, MA 02458
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Newton Country Day School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Newton North High (rated 8.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Newtonville), which scores notably higher. Another option is MT ALVERNIA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Watertown High (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Watertown), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Newton, see our Newton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MT ALVERNIA HIGH SCHOOL Newton | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Cabot Newtonville | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| CLEARWAY SCHOOL Newton | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| DEARBORN ACADEMY Newton | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Underwood Newton Corner | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Bigelow Middle Newton | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| John Ward Newton Centre | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Lincoln-Eliot Newton | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Mason-Rice Newton Centre | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Newton North High Newtonville | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newton | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| MOUNT ALVERNIA ACADEMY Chestnut Hill | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Horace Mann Newtonville | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Watertown | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Newton Early Childhood Program Newton | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Bowen Newton Centre | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| F A Day Middle Newtonville | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| B C CAMPUS SCHOOL Chestnut Hill | 1.4 mi | — |
| Watertown High Watertown | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Watertown Middle Watertown | 1.9 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02458 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$151,782
Median Home Value
$1,116,600
Median Rent
$2,313/mo
Population
13,308
College Educated
76.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
40.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lenox Memorial High Lenox, MA | 7.7 |
| Seekonk High Seekonk, MA | 7.7 |
| WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY Wilbraham, MA | 7.7 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge, MA | 7.6 |
| Sutton High School Sutton, MA | 7.6 |
| BEAVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Chestnut Hill, MA | 7.9 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (617) 559-4716
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