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#127 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 33% of private schools

Cardinal Cushing Centers

High School

405 WASHINGTON ST, Hanover, MA 02339

Private

Enrollment

97

Student-Teacher

6.5:1

Score

6.9

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

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#127 of 388

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Cardinal Cushing Centers

6.9/10

High School in Hanover · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.2/10

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About Cardinal Cushing Centers

Cardinal Cushing Centers is a private high school in Hanover, MA. Cardinal Cushing Centers serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Cardinal Cushing Centers has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it compares0.5 pts above MA schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 97 students, Cardinal Cushing Centers 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 6.5:1 students to teachers, Cardinal Cushing Centers sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Cardinal Cushing Centers 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 Cardinal Cushing Centers compares to the 5 public schools in Hanover, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
97
This School
vs
654
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.4% vs 0%
Black 10.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.1% vs 0%
Asian 2.1% vs 0%
Cardinal Cushing Centers Hanover Public Avg

All Schools in Hanover

School Rating
Cardinal Cushing Centers (this school) 6.9
Center Elementary 8.2
Cedar Elementary 3.9
Hanover High 8.4
South Shore Vocational Technical High 8.0
Hanover Middle 7.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 34%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Enrollment 97
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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)

White 80.4%
Black 10.3%
Hispanic 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

405 WASHINGTON ST, Hanover, MA 02339

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cardinal Cushing Centers may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Norwell High (rated 8.8/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Norwell), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hanover High (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South Shore Vocational Technical High (rated 8.0/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hanover, see our Hanover schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Center Elementary Hanover 1.1 mi 8.2
Norwell Middle School Norwell 2.7 mi 8.1
Norwell High Norwell 2.8 mi 8.8
North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke 2.5 mi 6.6
Cedar Elementary Hanover 2.6 mi 3.9
Hanover High Hanover 2.7 mi 8.4
South Shore Vocational Technical High Hanover 3.0 mi 8.0
Hanover Middle Hanover 3.1 mi 7.7
William G Vinal Norwell 4.2 mi 8.7
Hanson Middle School Hanson 3.9 mi 6.8
Indian Head Hanson 4.3 mi 7.5
Pembroke High School Pembroke 4.6 mi 6.7
Hobomock Elementary Pembroke 4.6 mi 4.3
South Shore Charter Public School Norwell 4.1 mi 5.8
Bryantville Elementary Pembroke 5.0 mi 5.2
THE RIDGE HILL SCHOOL Norwell 4.5 mi
R Stewart Esten Rockland 3.9 mi 7.3
Grace Farrar Cole Norwell 4.6 mi 7.3
Marshfield High Marshfield 4.1 mi 6.9
Martinson Elementary Marshfield 4.1 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02339 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$174,821

Median Home Value

$706,200

Median Rent

$1,642/mo

Population

14,800

College Educated

56.5%

Homeownership

86.5%

Avg Commute

34.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

41.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal Cushing Centers

What grades does Cardinal Cushing Centers serve?

Cardinal Cushing Centers serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cardinal Cushing Centers?

Cardinal Cushing Centers has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Cushing Centers?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Cushing Centers is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal Cushing Centers rank in MA?

Cardinal Cushing Centers ranks #127 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Cardinal Cushing Centers's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal Cushing Centers has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cardinal Cushing Centers a private school?

Yes, Cardinal Cushing Centers 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 Cardinal Cushing Centers a religious school?

No, Cardinal Cushing Centers is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
97
Gender Split
74% M / 26% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
216 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County

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