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#144 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 37% of private schools

Brookwood School

Elementary School · Manchester, MA

A private elementary school in Manchester, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1 BROOKWOOD RD, Manchester, MA 01944

  • 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,292
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment280
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Brookwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$197,875

Median home value

$932,000

Median rent

$1,872/mo

College educated

84%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.0%
Two or More10.0%
Asian3.6%
Black1.1%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glen Urquhart SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–81.1 mi191Compare →
Tara Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.4 mi6Compare →
Manchester Memorial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.7 mi297Compare →
Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–42.3 mi321Compare →

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.

Brookwood School is listed in Manchester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Brookwood School

Brookwood School is a private elementary school in Manchester, MA, serving approximately 280 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookwood School

What grades does Brookwood School serve?

Brookwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Brookwood School?

Brookwood School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookwood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookwood School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Brookwood School rank in MA?

Brookwood School ranks #144 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Brookwood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Brookwood School a private school?

Yes, Brookwood 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 Brookwood School a religious school?

No, Brookwood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
280
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.6 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Essex County
Area population (ZIP 01944)
5,368
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
48.2
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 01944; 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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