Excellent
#5 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 1% of private schools
Al-hamra Academy
Elementary School · Shrewsbury, MA
A private elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
435 S ST, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
- 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Al-hamra Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average673/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shrewsbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,225
Median home value
$555,500
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
65.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floral Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Major Howard W. Beal SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Walter J. Paton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Al-hamra Academy is listed in Shrewsbury, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Al-hamra Academy
Al-hamra Academy is a private elementary school in Shrewsbury, MA, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Al-hamra Academy
What grades does Al-hamra Academy serve?
Al-hamra Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Al-hamra Academy?
Al-hamra Academy has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-hamra Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Al-hamra Academy is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Al-hamra Academy rank in MA?
Al-hamra Academy ranks #5 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Al-hamra Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Al-hamra Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Al-hamra Academy a private school?
Yes, Al-hamra Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Al-hamra Academy a religious school?
Al-hamra Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Phone
- (508) 845-7000
- Area population (ZIP 01545)
- 38,440
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01545; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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