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#254 of 388 private schools in MA

Holden Christian Academy

Elementary School · Holden, MA

A private elementary school in Holden, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

279 RESERVOIR ST, Holden, MA 01520

  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Enrollment78
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Holden Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average315/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holden), 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

$147,582

Median home value

$444,300

Median rent

$1,578/mo

College educated

58.2%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White71.8%
Black19.2%
Hispanic5.1%
Two or More2.6%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
DawsonEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.9 mi488Compare →
Davis Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.2 mi475Compare →
Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified3.3PK1.8 mi140Compare →
Leroy E.mayoEnrollment path unverified5.7K–52.2 mi479Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holden Christian Academy is listed in Holden, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Holden Christian Academy

Holden Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Holden, MA, serving approximately 78 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holden Christian Academy

What grades does Holden Christian Academy serve?

Holden Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holden Christian Academy?

Holden Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holden Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Holden Christian Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holden Christian Academy rank in MA?

Holden Christian Academy ranks #254 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Holden Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Holden Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holden Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Holden Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holden Christian Academy a religious school?

Holden Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
78
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Area population (ZIP 01520)
16,864
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
41.4
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 01520; 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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