For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 473 students in Watertown, MA (there are , serving 2,717 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Watertown, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Watertown, MA is Perkins School For The Blind.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
Top Ranked Watertown ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Perkins School For The Blind![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five. Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]()

Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
The Home For Little Wandekrs-o
Special Education School
917 Belmont Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 993-5006
Gr: 11 | 27 students
57 Stanley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-1733
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-1733
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
47 Nichols Ave
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-6979
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-6979
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Watertown, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Watertown, MA is Perkins School For The Blind.
How many private schools are located in Watertown?
6 private schools are located in Watertown.
How diverse are private schools in Watertown?
Watertown private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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