草榴社区

Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.

Best Watertown 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 446 students in Watertown, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Watertown, MA is Perkins School For The Blind.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Watertown, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Watertown 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atrium School
Atrium School Photo
(8)
69 Grove St
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.
Special Education School
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
57 Stanley Avenue
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
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Overview

This Town (Watertown)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
446 Students
91,549 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
11,829 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
68%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,243
$24,954
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
16 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
463 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
76%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
74 Students
20,105 Students
% of Others Students
12%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Watertown, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Watertown, MA is Perkins School For The Blind.
How many private elementary schools are located in Watertown?
4 private elementary schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Watertown?
50% of private elementary schools in Watertown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Jewish).

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