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#218 of 388 private schools in MA

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

School · Harvard, MA

A private school in Harvard, MA serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

282 STILL RIVER RD, Harvard, MA 01451

  • 10.1:1 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-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment126
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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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low212/100K

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

$206,607

Median home value

$849,200

Median rent

$1,387/mo

College educated

78.2%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White65.1%
Two or More23.0%
Asian5.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Doctor Franklin Perkins SchoolPrivate · tuition8.12–122.9 mi124Compare →
Rfk Don Watson AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–123.4 mi17Compare →
South Lancaster AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8PK–124.1 mi259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is listed in Harvard, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a private school in Harvard, MA, serving approximately 126 students in grades 1st-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immaculate Heart of Mary School

What grades does Immaculate Heart of Mary School serve?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Heart of Mary School rank in MA?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks #218 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Immaculate Heart of Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School a religious school?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
126
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Worcester County
Area population (ZIP 01451)
5,359
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
41.3
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 01451; 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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