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#276 of 388 private schools in MA
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy
Middle School · Lawrence, MA
A private middle school in Lawrence, MA serving grades 5th – 8th.
94 BRADFORD ST, Lawrence, MA 01840
- 12.1:1 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 Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), 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
$34,630
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01840; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| School for Exceptional StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Esperanza AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Alexander B BruceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–8 | 0.7 mi | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is listed in Lawrence, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is a private middle school in Lawrence, MA, serving approximately 121 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy
What grades does Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy serve?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy rank in MA?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy ranks #276 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy a private school?
Yes, Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy 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 Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy a religious school?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 11 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 989-0004
- Area population (ZIP 01840)
- 7,092
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 01840; 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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