Excellent
#18 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 4% of private schools
Center School
School · Holyoke, MA
A private school in Holyoke, MA serving grades 2nd – 12th.
1913 NORTHAMPTON ST, Holyoke, MA 10403
- 3.8:1 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 Center School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,291/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holyoke), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| New England Adolescent Research InstitutePrivate · tuition | 7.3 | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Valley West SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | 4–12 | 4.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Center School is listed in Holyoke, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Center School
Center School is a private school in Holyoke, MA, serving approximately 87 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center School
What grades does Center School serve?
Center School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Center School?
Center School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Center School rank in MA?
Center School ranks #18 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center School 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 Center School a private school?
Yes, Center 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 Center School a religious school?
No, Center School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 83% M / 17% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 220 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 533-9500
About this school's data
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- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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