Private Schools in Newtonville, Massachusetts

Dexter Southfield School is a highly-regarded independent school serving students from Pre-K through Grade 12, located in nearby Brookline and serving many families from Newtonville. The school offers separate gender-specific classrooms in the Middle and Upper Schools while maintaining coeducational activities. Known for its rigorous academic program and exceptional college placement record, Dexter Southfield emphasizes leadership, character development, and academic excellence. The campus features extensive athletic facilities, modern classrooms, science labs, and arts spaces. The school's "Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Care of Each Other" philosophy resonates with parents who appreciate the structured environment and strong sense of community.

The Fessenden School is a premier independent day and boarding school for boys in Pre-K through Grade 9, located just minutes from Newtonville. With over a century of educational excellence, Fessenden offers a rigorous academic program with small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and exceptional facilities including state-of-the-art science labs, technology centers, and athletic complexes. The school emphasizes character development alongside academic achievement, with comprehensive arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs. Parents consistently praise the school's nurturing environment and strong community values.

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school for girls in Grades 5-12, located in Newton Centre near Newtonville. As part of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools, it offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with strong emphasis on STEM education, leadership development, and global citizenship. The school features excellent facilities including modern science laboratories, performing arts spaces, and athletic facilities. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, students receive personalized attention and strong academic support. The school is known for its inclusive community and commitment to educating women of faith, integrity, and action.