Needs Improvement
#386 of 388 private schools in MA
Austin Preparatory School
High School
101 WILLOW ST, Reading, MA 01867
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
3.7
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
775
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
3.7
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#386 of 388
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About Austin Preparatory School
Austin Preparatory School is a private high school in Reading, MA. Austin Preparatory School serves approximately 775 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Austin Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Austin Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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BetaHow Austin Preparatory School compares to the 9 public schools in Reading, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Reading
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Austin Preparatory School (this school) | 3.7 |
| Alice M Barrows | 8.3 |
| Walter S Parker Middle | 8.1 |
| Birch Meadow | 7.8 |
| Reading Memorial High | 8.2 |
| RISE PreSchool | 5.2 |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle | 8.2 |
| Joshua Eaton | 8.6 |
| Wood End Elementary School | 8.5 |
| J Warren Killam | 8.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
101 WILLOW ST, Reading, MA 01867
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Austin Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Reading Memorial High (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wilmington High (rated 7.9/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Reading, see our Reading schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| READING MONTESSORI SCHOOL Reading | 0.1 mi | — |
| Alice M Barrows Reading | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Walter S Parker Middle Reading | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Birch Meadow Reading | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Reading Memorial High Reading | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| RISE PreSchool Reading | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle Reading | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Joshua Eaton Reading | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Wood End Elementary School Reading | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| J Warren Killam Reading | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
| TENDER LEARNING CENTRE Wilmington | 2.0 mi | — |
| E Ethel Little School North Reading | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Robin Hood Stoneham | 2.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Mary D Altavesta Woburn | 2.2 mi | 2.7 |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Woburn | 2.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Linscott-Rumford Woburn | 2.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Woburn Street Wilmington | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Walton Wakefield | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Wilmington High Wilmington | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01867 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$163,407
Median Home Value
$741,100
Median Rent
$1,722/mo
Population
25,474
College Educated
65%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Median Age
44.1
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|---|---|
| Charlestown High School Charlestown, MA | 3.7 |
| Boston Community Leadership Academy Hyde Park, MA | 3.8 |
| XAVERIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL Westwood, MA | 3.4 |
| BISHOP STANG HIGH SCHOOL North Dartmouth, MA | 4.3 |
| Narragansett Regional High Baldwinville, MA | 4.3 |
| ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Braintree, MA | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Austin Preparatory School
What grades does Austin Preparatory School serve?
Austin Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Austin Preparatory School?
Austin Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Preparatory School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Austin Preparatory School rank in MA?
Austin Preparatory School ranks #386 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Austin Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Austin Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Austin Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Austin Preparatory School a religious school?
Austin Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 944-4900
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