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Beacon Academy Inc

School

477 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02215

Private

Enrollment

19

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Grades

UG – UG

Data vintage2021-22

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About Beacon Academy Inc

Beacon Academy Inc is a private school in Boston, MA. Beacon Academy Inc serves approximately 19 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 5.8:1 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 19 students, Beacon Academy Inc 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 5.8:1 students to teachers, Beacon Academy Inc sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Beacon Academy Inc 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

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How Beacon Academy Inc compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Boston, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
This School
vs
11.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
19
This School
vs
618
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 68.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 21.1% vs 0%
Beacon Academy Inc Boston Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Beacon Academy Inc (this school)
Boston Latin School 7.5
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann 5.4
Boston Arts Academy 7.0
MATCH Charter Public School 5.1
Hurley K-8 School 5.8
Snowden International High School 7.0
Melvin H. King South End Academy 5.9
Blackstone Elementary School 5.2
Quincy Upper School 6.7
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School 5.5
Margarita Muniz Academy 3.7
Quincy Elementary School 9.3
Eliot K-8 Innovation School 9.7
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester 6.7
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School 4.9

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
UG – UG
Enrollment
19 students
Type
Private
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Address
477 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02215
Phone
(617) 423-2266
Data Year
SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?

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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 68.4%
Hispanic 21.1%
Two or More 10.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

477 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Beacon Academy Inc may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lawrence (rated 9.5/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Brookline). Another option is Morse (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Cambridge). Additionally, Pierce (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Brookline). For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
WINSOR SCHOOL Boston 0.1 mi 7.1
Lawrence Brookline 0.3 mi 9.5
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon Brookline 0.4 mi 5.9
Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston 0.5 mi 5.4
The Lynch Center Brookline 0.5 mi 5.7
IVY STREET SCHOOL Brookline 0.5 mi 8.0
Boston Latin School Boston 0.4 mi 7.5
NEW ENGLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Brookline 0.6 mi 5.7
MANVILLE SCHOOL Roxbury Crossing 0.7 mi 8.3
BOSTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY Boston 0.7 mi 5.9
ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Brookline 0.6 mi 6.4
Pierce Brookline 0.7 mi 9.0
Tobin K-8 School Roxbury 0.8 mi 4.9
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Roxbury 0.9 mi 4.7
Fenway High School Roxbury 0.9 mi 6.7
Hennigan K-8 School Jamaica Plain 1.0 mi 4.0
West Zone Early Learning Center Jamaica Plain 1.0 mi 7.3
Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline 0.8 mi 8.6
Boston Arts Academy Boston 0.8 mi 7.0
Morse Cambridge 1.1 mi 9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,827

Median Home Value

$683,800

Median Rent

$2,385/mo

Population

24,054

College Educated

84.6%

Homeownership

8.5%

Avg Commute

20.1 min

Poverty Rate

28.1%

Median Age

21.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beacon Academy Inc

What grades does Beacon Academy Inc serve?

Beacon Academy Inc serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Beacon Academy Inc?

Beacon Academy Inc has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy Inc?

The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy Inc is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

Is Beacon Academy Inc a private school?

Yes, Beacon Academy Inc 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 Beacon Academy Inc a religious school?

No, Beacon Academy Inc is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
19
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County

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