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#131 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 34% of private schools
Friends Academy
Elementary School · North Dartmouth, MA
A private elementary school in North Dartmouth, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1088 TUCKER RD, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
- 4.5:1 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
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Where Friends Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,665
Median home value
$460,400
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02747; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street/the Schwartz CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Kiddie KampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| James M. Quinn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 712 | 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.
Friends Academy is listed in North Dartmouth, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friends Academy
Friends Academy is a private elementary school in North Dartmouth, MA, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friends Academy
What grades does Friends Academy serve?
Friends Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Friends Academy?
Friends Academy has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends Academy is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends Academy rank in MA?
Friends Academy ranks #131 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Friends Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Academy 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 Friends Academy a private school?
Yes, Friends Academy 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 Friends Academy a religious school?
No, Friends Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Phone
- (508) 999-1356
- Area population (ZIP 02747)
- 21,500
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 02747; 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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