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#132 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 34% of private schools
Inly School
Elementary School
46 WATCH HILL DR, Scituate, MA 02066
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#132 of 388
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Inly School
Elementary School in Scituate · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Inly School
Inly School is a private elementary school in Scituate, MA. Inly School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Inly School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Inly School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Inly School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Inly School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Scituate, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Inly School (this school) | 6.9 |
| Gates Middle School | 8.2 |
| Jenkins Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Cushing Elementary | 6.3 |
| Wampatuck Elementary | 4.8 |
| Hatherly Elementary | 6.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
46 WATCH HILL DR, Scituate, MA 02066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Inly School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Deer Hill (rated 8.8/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), which scores notably higher. Another option is William G Vinal (rated 8.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Norwell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Joseph Osgood (rated 7.6/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Scituate, see our Scituate schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gates Middle School Scituate | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Scituate High School Scituate | 2.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Cushing Elementary Scituate | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Jenkins Elementary School Scituate | 1.9 mi | 7.5 |
| William G Vinal Norwell | 2.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Wampatuck Elementary Scituate | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Hatherly Elementary Scituate | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Eames Way School Marshfield | 3.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Norwell Middle School Norwell | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Martinson Elementary Marshfield | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Marshfield High Marshfield | 4.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Cohasset High School Cohasset | 4.8 mi | 9.5 |
| Cohasset Middle School Cohasset | 4.8 mi | 9.7 |
| North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke | 5.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Norwell High Norwell | 4.2 mi | 8.8 |
| CARDINAL CUSHING CENTERS Hanover | 5.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Joseph Osgood Cohasset | 5.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Deer Hill Cohasset | 5.4 mi | 8.8 |
| South River Marshfield | 5.8 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,889
Median Home Value
$789,500
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
Population
18,895
College Educated
67%
Homeownership
88.3%
Avg Commute
38.2 min
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Median Age
47.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School East Boston, MA | 6.9 |
| Allendale Pittsfield, MA | 6.9 |
| Clap Elementary School Dorchester, MA | 6.9 |
| Elizabeth Carter Brooks New Bedford, MA | 6.9 |
| FRIENDS ACADEMY North Dartmouth, MA | 6.9 |
| OUR LADYS ACADEMY Waltham, MA | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Inly School
What grades does Inly School serve?
Inly School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Inly School?
Inly School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inly School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Inly School rank in MA?
Inly School ranks #132 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Inly School's MySchoolScout rating?
Inly School 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 Inly School a private school?
Yes, Inly School 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 Inly School a religious school?
No, Inly School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Phone
- (781) 545-5544
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