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Bay Cove Academy
High School
156 LAWTON ST, Brookline, MA 02446
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
6.1:1
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Bay Cove Academy
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About Bay Cove Academy
Bay Cove Academy is a private high school in Brookline, MA. Bay Cove Academy serves approximately 27 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 27 students, Bay Cove Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.1:1 students to teachers, Bay Cove Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bay Cove Academy 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Bay Cove Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Brookline, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bay Cove Academy (this school) | — |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School | 8.6 |
| Michael Driscoll | 8.4 |
| Lawrence | 9.5 |
| Pierce | 9.0 |
| Brookline High | 9.1 |
| John D Runkle | 8.3 |
| William H Lincoln | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Address
- 156 LAWTON ST, Brookline, MA 02446
- Phone
- (617) 739-1794
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
156 LAWTON ST, Brookline, MA 02446
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bay Cove Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Brookline High (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is IVY STREET SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Boston). For more schools in Brookline, see our Brookline schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| MATCH Charter Public School Boston | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Allston | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Gardner Pilot Academy Allston | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Michael Driscoll Brookline | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon Brookline | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| IVY STREET SCHOOL Brookline | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BOSTON Boston | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Morse Cambridge | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| NEW ENGLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Brookline | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| MALIK ACADEMY/ AL BUSTAN PRESCHOOL Cambridge | 1.0 mi | — |
| Pierce Brookline | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy Brighton | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Brookline | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| TORAH ACADEMY Brookline | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Lawrence Brookline | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| KENNEDY DAY SCHOOL Brighton | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Boston | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY Boston | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Brookline High Brookline | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02446 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,519
Median Home Value
$1,172,800
Median Rent
$2,757/mo
Population
31,109
College Educated
84.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
33.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bay Cove Academy
What grades does Bay Cove Academy serve?
Bay Cove Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bay Cove Academy?
Bay Cove Academy has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Cove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Cove Academy is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bay Cove Academy a private school?
Yes, Bay Cove Academy 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 Bay Cove Academy a religious school?
No, Bay Cove Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (617) 739-1794
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