Very Good
#76 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 19% of private schools
Harborlight Montessori
Elementary School · Beverly, MA
A private elementary school in Beverly, MA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
243 ESSEX ST, Beverly, MA 01915
- 1.3:1 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 Harborlight Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beverly), 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
$102,347
Median home value
$619,600
Median rent
$1,684/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01915; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Cove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Hopeful Journeys Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Shore Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–9 | 1.2 mi | 341 | 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.
Harborlight Montessori is listed in Beverly, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Harborlight Montessori
Harborlight Montessori is a private elementary school in Beverly, MA, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 1.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harborlight Montessori
What grades does Harborlight Montessori serve?
Harborlight Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harborlight Montessori?
Harborlight Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harborlight Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Harborlight Montessori is 1.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harborlight Montessori rank in MA?
Harborlight Montessori ranks #76 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Harborlight Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Harborlight Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harborlight Montessori a private school?
Yes, Harborlight Montessori 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 Harborlight Montessori a religious school?
No, Harborlight Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 922-1008
- Area population (ZIP 01915)
- 41,656
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 01915; 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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