Excellent
#16 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 4% of private schools
Brandon School & Residental Treatment
High School
27 WINTER ST, Natick, MA 01760
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#16 of 388
In Natick
#1 of 4
public schools
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About Brandon School & Residental Treatment
Brandon School & Residental Treatment is a private high school in Natick, MA. Brandon School & Residental Treatment serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Brandon School & Residental Treatment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 45 students, Brandon School & Residental Treatment 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 5:1 students to teachers, Brandon School & Residental Treatment sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Brandon School & Residental Treatment 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 Brandon School & Residental Treatment compares to the 8 public schools in Natick, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Natick
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brandon School & Residental Treatment (this school) | 8.2 |
| Bennett-Hemenway | 8.8 |
| Wilson Middle | 8.9 |
| Lilja Elementary | 6.6 |
| Johnson | 9.4 |
| J F Kennedy Middle School | 8.9 |
| Brown | 9.0 |
| Natick High | 8.1 |
| Memorial | 7.4 |
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
27 WINTER ST, Natick, MA 01760
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brandon School & Residental Treatment may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Weston High (rated 9.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Weston), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wayland High School (rated 9.4/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Wayland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (rated 7.2/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Natick, see our Natick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE RIVERS SCHOOL Weston | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wayland | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Loker School Wayland | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Lilja Elementary Natick | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Bennett-Hemenway Natick | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Wayland Middle School Wayland | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Wilson Middle Natick | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick | 1.4 mi | — |
| WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| John D Hardy Wellesley | 1.6 mi | 9.8 |
| Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| THE TREMONT SCHOOL Weston | 1.9 mi | — |
| Ernest F Upham Wellesley | 1.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Weston High Weston | 2.2 mi | 9.4 |
| Happy Hollow School Wayland | 2.2 mi | 9.5 |
| Weston Middle Weston | 2.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Sprague Elementary School Wellesley | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Johnson Natick | 2.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Wayland High School Wayland | 2.6 mi | 9.4 |
| RIVERBEND SCHOOL Natick | 3.2 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01760 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$134,644
Median Home Value
$740,700
Median Rent
$2,061/mo
Population
36,520
College Educated
69.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
42.6
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| IVY STREET SCHOOL Brookline, MA | 8.0 |
| FL CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL Middleboro, MA | 7.9 |
| SWANSEA WOOD SCHOOL Swansea, MA | 7.7 |
| SPRINGFIELD COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Springfield, MA | 7.6 |
| WHITNEY ACADEMY East Freetown, MA | 7.4 |
| AMEGO Attleboro, MA | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brandon School & Residental Treatment
What grades does Brandon School & Residental Treatment serve?
Brandon School & Residental Treatment serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Brandon School & Residental Treatment?
Brandon School & Residental Treatment has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon School & Residental Treatment?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon School & Residental Treatment is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Brandon School & Residental Treatment rank in MA?
Brandon School & Residental Treatment ranks #16 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Brandon School & Residental Treatment's MySchoolScout rating?
Brandon School & Residental Treatment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brandon School & Residental Treatment a private school?
Yes, Brandon School & Residental Treatment is a private all-boys 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 Brandon School & Residental Treatment a religious school?
No, Brandon School & Residental Treatment is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 216 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (508) 655-6400
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