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#315 of 388 private schools in MA
Greater Boston Academy
Elementary School · Stoneham, MA
A private elementary school in Stoneham, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
108 POND ST, Stoneham, MA 02180
- 21.6:1 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 Greater Boston Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated764/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stoneham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,635
Median home value
$629,000
Median rent
$1,878/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02180; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SouthEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Colonial ParkEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| RooseveltEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greater Boston Academy is listed in Stoneham, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Greater Boston Academy
Greater Boston Academy is a private elementary school in Stoneham, MA, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #315 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Boston Academy
What grades does Greater Boston Academy serve?
Greater Boston Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Greater Boston Academy?
Greater Boston Academy has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Boston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Boston Academy is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Greater Boston Academy rank in MA?
Greater Boston Academy ranks #315 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Greater Boston Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Boston Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Greater Boston Academy a private school?
Yes, Greater Boston Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Greater Boston Academy a religious school?
Greater Boston Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 438-4253
- Area population (ZIP 02180)
- 22,986
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 02180; 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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