Very Good
#63 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 16% of private schools
Apple Orchard School
Elementary School · Brookline, MA
A private elementary school in Brookline, MA serving grades Pre-K – TK.
282D NEWTON ST, Brookline, MA 02445
- 3.6:1 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.
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Where Apple Orchard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookline), 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
$145,878
Median home value
$1,218,000
Median rent
$2,779/mo
College educated
85.7%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02445; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Apple Orchard School is listed in Brookline, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Apple Orchard School
Apple Orchard School is a private elementary school in Brookline, MA, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apple Orchard School
What grades does Apple Orchard School serve?
Apple Orchard School serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Apple Orchard School?
Apple Orchard School has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Orchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Orchard School is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Apple Orchard School rank in MA?
Apple Orchard School ranks #63 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Apple Orchard School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apple Orchard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Apple Orchard School a private school?
Yes, Apple Orchard School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Apple Orchard School a religious school?
No, Apple Orchard School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 62
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (617) 731-6463
- Area population (ZIP 02445)
- 22,568
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 02445; 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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