Very Good
#60 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 15% of private schools
Brimmer & May School
School · Chestnut Hill, MA
A private school in Chestnut Hill, MA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
69 MIDDLESEX RD, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
- 6.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Brimmer & May School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,854
Median home value
$1,249,100
Median rent
$3,067/mo
College educated
83%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02467; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| MaimonidesPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Clark RoadEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK | 1.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Brookline Early Education Program at PutterhamEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 1.7 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brimmer & May School is listed in Chestnut Hill, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Brimmer & May School
Brimmer & May School is a private school in Chestnut Hill, MA, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brimmer & May School
What grades does Brimmer & May School serve?
Brimmer & May School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Brimmer & May School?
Brimmer & May School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brimmer & May School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brimmer & May School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Brimmer & May School rank in MA?
Brimmer & May School ranks #60 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Brimmer & May School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brimmer & May School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brimmer & May School a private school?
Yes, Brimmer & May School 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 Brimmer & May School a religious school?
No, Brimmer & May School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 738-8695
- Area population (ZIP 02467)
- 22,325
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 30
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 02467; 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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