Is Newton Country Day School a Catholic high school?

Yes. Newton Country Day School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Boston.

What is Newton Country Day School’s Compass Score?

84 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Catholic high school

Newton Country Day School

LocationNewton, MA
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 5–12 · 374 students

All-female

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic girls' school in the Sacred Heart tradition in Newton, Massachusetts. Religious studies are required in each Upper School grade, every grade takes an annual class retreat, and a 40-hour Hesed service program is required for juniors. School Masses are held on holy days and special feasts, and a weekly chapel and daily morning prayer are part of the school day.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Trinity Chapel — 0.2 mi
Saint Ignatius Church — 1.3 mi · 8 Commonwealth Avenue
Saint Patricks Church — 1.6 mi · 212 Main Street
Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.8 mi
Saint Jude Church — 2.4 mi · 147 Main Street
Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church — 2.5 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The school community comes together for Mass on holy days, and special feasts throughout the year, in our chapel or in Trinity Chapel at Boston College”
  School Masses are held on holy days and special feasts throughout the year, in the school chapel or Trinity Chapel.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent, a recurring seasonal opportunity.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “During the season of Lent, there is an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
  Confession is offered during Lent.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published and presided over by priests from nearby parishes and schools.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Priests from nearby parishes and schools are invited to preside at liturgies.”
  Priests from nearby parishes are invited to preside at school liturgies.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religion 9, 10, 11 and 12 are each required in its grade, one course per year: four full-year equivalents, taken in every grade.)
Sources (1)
1. Religious Studies | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Required for students in grade 9”
  Religion 9 is required in grade 9.
  “Required for students in grade 10”
  Religion 10 is required in grade 10.
  “Required for students in grade 11”
  Religion 11 is required in grade 11.
  “Required for students in grade 12”
  Religion 12 is required in grade 12.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Class retreats for grades 8 to 12, including Kairos in grade 11.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All students in grades eight through twelve participate in a series of class retreats that explore the themes of the curriculum.”
  All students in grades 8 to 12 take part in class retreats.
  “Each year, Grade 11 participates in the Kairos Retreat, a four-day experience rooted in the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.”
  Grade 11 takes part in a four-day Kairos retreat.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus Ministers (plural) lead retreats, and the Director of Mission and Ministry is named.)
Sources (2)
1. Retreats | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Planned by teachers, the retreats are led by Campus Ministers and faculty who teach and know the girls well.”
  Retreats are led by Campus Ministers and faculty.
2. Mission & Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/parents/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “led by Sara Milone, Director of Mission and Ministry”
  Sara Milone is the Director of Mission and Ministry.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (A student Campus Ministry Committee (peer ministers) and a Peer Ministry committee; the two are listed on separate pages and may be the same group.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students involved in the Campus Ministry Committee are a vibrant, creative, and prayerful group of peer ministers to the Newton Country Day community.”
  A student Campus Ministry Committee serves as peer ministers.
2. Clubs and Committees | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/student-life/extracurriculars-and-committees · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This committee's goal is to discern the spiritual needs of our community and bring the love of the Sacred Heart alive in new and vibrant ways.”
  A Peer Ministry committee discerns the spiritual needs of the community.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily morning prayers led by students and faculty.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newton Country Day community is also invited to attend daily morning prayers led by students and faculty.”
  Daily morning prayers are led by students and faculty.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Hesed requires 40 hours of community service; other required class service adds to it.)
Sources (1)
1. Hesed Program | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/hesed-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students complete 40 hours of community service and are encouraged to choose a site where they can serve on a continual basis”
  Hesed requires 40 hours of community service.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required Catholic Social Teaching and Action course (Religion 11) is paired with the Hesed project.)
Sources (1)
1. Religious Studies | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The course is complemented by the Hesed project, which requires juniors to engage in 40 hours of community service with people in need.”
  The Catholic Social Teaching and Action course is paired with the required 40-hour Hesed service.
  “Required for students in grade 11”
  Religion 11 is required in grade 11.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Hesed program and the grade 11 New York City service immersion.)
Sources (2)
1. Hesed Program | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/hesed-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Hesed Program builds community, enables students to respond to the Gospel call to work for social justice”
  The Hesed program is designed to respond to the Gospel call to work for social justice.
2. Service | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “At the beginning of Grade 11, girls travel to New York City for a service immersion experience that allows them to directly serve various communities.”
  Grade 11 students take part in a service immersion in New York City.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Religious studies are required in each Upper School grade, grades 9 to 12.
Sources (1)
1. Religious Studies | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Required for students in grade 9”
  Religion 9 is required in grade 9.
  “Required for students in grade 10”
  Religion 10 is required in grade 10.
  “Required for students in grade 11”
  Religion 11 is required in grade 11.
  “Required for students in grade 12”
  Religion 12 is required in grade 12.
Every grade from 8 to 12 takes part in a class retreat, and Hesed requires 40 hours of community service.
Sources (2)
1. Retreats | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All students in grades eight through twelve participate in a series of class retreats that explore the themes of the curriculum.”
  All students in grades 8 to 12 take part in class retreats.
2. Hesed Program | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/hesed-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students complete 40 hours of community service and are encouraged to choose a site where they can serve on a continual basis”
  Hesed requires 40 hours of community service.
Daily morning prayer is led by students and faculty.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Newton Country Day community is also invited to attend daily morning prayers led by students and faculty.”
  Daily morning prayers are led by students and faculty.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and The Chapel

Address: 785 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

Advent VespersOff campus
The week before Christmas break
Upper and Middle School Vespers at Trinity Chapel.
newtoncountryday.org
Weekly chapel
Weekly
Weekly chapel for Upper and Middle School girls, with readings and reflections by students, faculty and staff.
newtoncountryday.org

Service 3

Hesed ProgramOff campus
Grade 11
Required 40-hour community service with a site for continual service, including sites such as Camp Arrowhead and Ellis Memorial School.
newtoncountryday.org
New York City service immersionOff campus
Beginning of grade 11
Service immersion in New York City.
newtoncountryday.org
Sophie's PlaceOn campus
Upper School classes host a luncheon in the school dining room for older guests from HEARTH.
newtoncountryday.org

Faith formation 1

Agape Latte
Student-planned faith and storytelling event with a shared meal.
newtoncountryday.org

Clubs and groups 2

Campus Ministry Committee
Student peer ministers who develop student programs, lead weekly chapel services and assist with liturgies.
newtoncountryday.org, newtoncountryday.org
Peer Ministry committee
Student committee that discerns the spiritual needs of the community.
newtoncountryday.org

Retreats 1

Kairos Retreat
Grade 11
Four-day retreat rooted in the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
newtoncountryday.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Campus Ministry | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our liturgies, retreats, student-led initiatives, and weekly chapels, invite all members of the community to grow in faith and build lasting friendships.”
Liturgies, retreats and weekly chapels are the school's campus ministry offerings.
“Our liturgies, retreats, student-led initiatives, and weekly chapels, invite all members of the community to grow in faith and build lasting friendships.”
Liturgies, retreats and weekly chapels are the school's campus ministry offerings.
Contact Us | Newton Country Day Schoolnewtoncountryday.org/about/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“785 Centre Street Newton, Massachusetts 02458”
The school address is 785 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458.
The Chapel | Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heartnewtoncountryday.org/faith-and-service/chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart Chapel houses one of the largest and most sophisticated stained glass commissions”
The school has a chapel on its campus.

Reach out

Contact details for School telephone (School main line (no direct contact for Campus Ministry published)) and the campus ministry are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

100 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score100%
Students per teacher 25% of score5.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Boston, MA
Grades	5–12
Students (all grades)	374
Students in grades 9–12	247
Coed or single-sex	All-female
Student–teacher ratio	5.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	100%
Setting	City

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00599759
785 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-4716
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What is Newton Country Day School’s Compass Score?: 84 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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