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Needham ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,066 students in Needham, MA, 27% of all K-12 students in Needham, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
60% of private schools in Needham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Greek Orthodox).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,066
  • Average Tuition: $40,800
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Needham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,066
  • Average Tuition: $40,800
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Needham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Needham ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Saint Joseph School
Saint Joseph School
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
(1)
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St. Sebastians School Photo
St. Sebastians School
Gr: 7-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-boys (Catholic)
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 247-0125
(12)
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Map of Chestnut Children's Center
Chestnut Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 155 students
Daycare / Preschool
167 Chestnut Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 455-7144
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Map of Theophany School
Theophany School
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Greek Orthodox)
754 Greendale Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-3058
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Map of Walker School
Walker School
Gr: Inquire with school | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
1968 Central Ave
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-4500
(2)
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Needham, MA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

5
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,066
Students
-14.7% (-184 students) 10-yr
$40,800
Avg. Tuition
-50.2% (-$41,200) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
18%
Students of Color
+157.1% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Needham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s

YearNeedham, MA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20206
20196
20186
20176
20168
20157
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# Students
1,066 Students
126,500 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025211159179
2024217156172
2023276159174
2022232162185
2021204159180
2020190155171
2019196157175
2018199157172
2017195160180
2016208159178
2015179152167
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% Students of Color
18%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514%31%34%
202412%29%34%
202312%30%33%
202213%29%33%
202114%28%32%
20209%27%32%
20197%26%31%
20187%25%31%
20178%26%32%
20167%27%32%
20157%28%32%
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0.51
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.500.630.65
20240.510.630.65
20230.470.620.65
20220.510.600.64
20210.450.600.64
20200.390.590.64
20190.320.570.63
20180.320.580.63
20170.320.550.61
20160.320.550.61
20150.320.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20235%6%5%
20221%7%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%7%4%
20191%6%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%6%4%
20163%5%4%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
32 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20234%6%9%
20222%5%8%
20213%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%5%8%
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# Black Students
45 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%7%7%
20244%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%6%7%
20183%6%7%
20172%6%7%
20162%6%7%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
699 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
66%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202566%54%52%
202464%54%52%
202370%56%52%
202263%58%54%
202171%59%54%
202076%59%54%
201982%61%56%
201882%61%56%
201781%63%58%
201681%64%58%
201581%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
276 Students
33,185 Students
% of Others Students
26%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202525%27%26%
202427%27%26%
202319%25%25%
202231%24%25%
202121%24%25%
202017%23%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%23%23%
201713%21%22%
201612%21%22%
201512%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
120 Teachers
15,774 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259:18:111:1
20249:18:111:1
202311:18:111:1
20229:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
20199:19:112:1
20189:19:112:1
20179:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202579%67%55%
202479%67%54%
202388%67%54%
202288%67%54%
202190%67%54%
202090%66%54%
20162%64%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121415
2024121415
2023131415
2022131415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
201691415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025211613
2024211512
2023201411
2022201511
2021201411
2020201411
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,800
$26,503

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$38,300$26,485$15,012
2024$36,950$27,159$13,254
2023$54,110$25,129$12,626
2022$54,110$24,457$12,187
2021$54,110$22,623$11,800
2020$30,535$21,672$11,512
2019$10,500$20,983$11,293
2018$9,000$20,804$11,017
2017$9,000$20,615$10,708
2015$82,000$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
34%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202534%36%34%
202433%36%34%
202330%37%34%
202230%36%33%
202130%35%33%
202030%35%32%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$48,132
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$44,182$17,137$7,073
2024$44,340$16,262$6,930
2023$36,000$15,114$6,469
2022$36,000$14,744$6,289
2021$36,000$14,176$6,055
2020$36,000$14,234$5,921
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearNeedham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202590%71%81%
202490%70%85%
202390%71%85%
202290%70%85%
202190%71%85%
202090%71%85%
201990%71%85%
201890%71%85%
201790%71%85%
201690%70%85%
201590%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Needham, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Needham, MA include St. Sebastians School and Saint Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Needham?
5 private schools are located in Needham.
How diverse are private schools in Needham?
Needham private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Needham go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Needham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Needham?
60% of private schools in Needham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Greek Orthodox).

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