Newton Country Day School

Newton Country Day School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
785 Centre St,  Newton, MA
4.1
5.0
396 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$66,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
74
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
84%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.5%

School Rankings

#2 Best Catholic Schools in Massachusetts
#5 Best All Girls Schools in Massachusetts
#20 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 72 Students
Brown University 53 Students
Boston University 50 Students
College of the Holy Cross 49 Students
Villanova University 42 Students
New York University 41 Students
Georgetown University 40 Students
Wake Forest University 39 Students
Providence College 36 Students
Tufts University 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Business 37 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Environmental Science 17 Students
English 16 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 14 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 51 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/13/2025
I love my school. I transferred when I was in my junior year, and I have been integrated wonderfully in by my classmates and teachers. I love the sisterhood culture, and alumni connections. I would like to see the school be more diverse in the future, with a more mixed demographic student population.
5.0 Parent
10/2/2023
My daughters just love NCDS! The teachers are so great. The girls love the science lab. The athletic center is amazing too. Great with athletics but also overall wellness.
4.0 Senior
6/28/2023
Overall it is a great school with good teachers, courses, and opportunities. It is a close-knit school with many amazing traditions. While the sports are okay, they don't seem to really value athletics at this school which I know has made many girls looking at the school decide not to apply.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
10/26/2019
We have been at this school for several years now and can honestly say it is the best thing we have ever done for our daughter. We were hesitant about the school for several reasons including being an All Girl school and a very wealthy one BUT we were wrong. The girls tend to support each other and...

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Newton Country Day School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 5-12 located at 785 Centre St in Newton, MA. Annual tuition is $66,000. The school has a total enrollment of 396 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Newton Country Day School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,594,019. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brimmer & May School, Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School, Beacon High School, and more. Learn more about what Newton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newton Country Day School.

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