Average
#187 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 48% of private schools
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Elementary School · Northampton, MA
A private elementary school in Northampton, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
257 PROSPECT ST, Northampton, MA 01060
- 5:1 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.
Data not available
View data sources
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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,720/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northampton), 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
$75,077
Median home value
$427,100
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson StreetEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and SpeechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Campus School of Smith CollegePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| The Montessori School of NorthamptonPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 42 | 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.
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is listed in Northampton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is a private elementary school in Northampton, MA, serving approximately 59 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter
What grades does Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter serve?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter rank in MA?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter ranks #187 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter's MySchoolScout rating?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter a private school?
Yes, Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter a religious school?
Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon Schechter has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampshire County
- Phone
- (413) 584-6622
- Area population (ZIP 01060)
- 15,237
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 01060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Explore more schools
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.