The Newman School in Boston, MA, serves grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 235 students in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1945, this coeducational secondary school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 41 teachers on staff.
Approximately 22% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Boston community.
The school is located in a large city locale and offers a regular academic program for middle and high school students.
Tuition costs align with Boston's average private high school rates, providing a local option for families seeking grades 7–12 private education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Newman School?
The application deadline for The Newman School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Newman School is The Newman School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kingsley Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
- miles
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 301 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
107 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-8427
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-8427
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
John Winthrop School
Daycare / Preschool
66 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-7159
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-7159
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 54 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
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