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#386 of 388 private schools in MA

Austin Preparatory School

High School · Reading, MA

A private high school in Reading, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

101 WILLOW ST, Reading, MA 01867

  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,040
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index25%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Enrollment775
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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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The neighborhood

Where Austin Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average572/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), 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

$163,407

Median home value

$741,100

Median rent

$1,722/mo

College educated

65%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian4.6%
Two or More3.7%
Black0.6%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Reading Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.9 mi1,097Compare →
Wilmington HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.6 mi613Compare →
Woburn HighEnrollment path unverified5.79–123.4 mi1,228Compare →
North Reading HighEnrollment path unverified8.79–123.9 mi618Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Austin Preparatory School is listed in Reading, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School is a private high school in Reading, MA, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 388 private schools in MA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 01867)
25,474
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
44.1
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 01867; 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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