Excellent
#24 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 6% of private schools
Wellan Montessori School
Elementary School · Newton, MA
A private elementary school in Newton, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
80 CRESCENT AVE, Newton, MA 02459
- 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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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Where Wellan Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average648/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$214,941
Median home value
$1,336,200
Median rent
$2,308/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason-riceEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| BowenEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| CountrysideEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| ZervasEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wellan Montessori School is listed in Newton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Wellan Montessori School
Wellan Montessori School is a private elementary school in Newton, MA, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellan Montessori School
What grades does Wellan Montessori School serve?
Wellan Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wellan Montessori School?
Wellan Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellan Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellan Montessori School is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wellan Montessori School rank in MA?
Wellan Montessori School ranks #24 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Wellan Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellan Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wellan Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Wellan Montessori 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 Wellan Montessori School a religious school?
No, Wellan Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 916-5923
- Area population (ZIP 02459)
- 18,604
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 02459; 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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