Very Good
#70 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 18% of private schools
Lawrence Academy
High School
26 POWDERHOUSE RD, Groton, MA 01450
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#70 of 388
In Groton
#2 of 3
public schools
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Lawrence Academy
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About Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy is a private high school in Groton, MA. Lawrence Academy serves approximately 424 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Lawrence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Lawrence Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lawrence Academy 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 Lawrence Academy compares to the 4 public schools in Groton, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Groton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Academy (this school) | 7.5 |
| Boutwell School | 4.2 |
| Florence Roche School | 6.8 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle | 7.7 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional | 7.6 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
26 POWDERHOUSE RD, Groton, MA 01450
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lawrence Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. GROTON SCHOOL (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Groton Dunstable Regional (rated 7.6/10, 3.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School (rated 7.0/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Devens), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Groton, see our Groton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GROTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Groton | 0.6 mi | — |
| Boutwell School Groton | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| SEVEN HILLS AT GROTON Groton | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Florence Roche School Groton | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle Groton | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| GROTON SCHOOL Groton | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School Ayer | 2.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Page Hilltop Elementary School Ayer | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Groton | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| PEPPERELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pepperell | 3.9 mi | — |
| Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens | 4.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Varnum Brook Pepperell | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Nissitissit Middle School Pepperell | 5.0 mi | 4.3 |
| MAPLE DENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pepperell | 5.4 mi | — |
| Littleton High School Littleton | 5.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Blanchard Middle Westford | 4.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Day Elementary Westford | 4.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley | 5.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Russell St Elementary Littleton | 5.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Littleton Middle School Littleton | 5.9 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01450 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$189,355
Median Home Value
$673,500
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
Population
11,228
College Educated
65.8%
Homeownership
89.6%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
40.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bristol County Agricultural High Dighton, MA | 7.6 |
| CATS ACADEMY Braintree, MA | 7.4 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge, MA | 7.6 |
| Mt Greylock Regional High Williamstown, MA | 7.4 |
| Stoneham High Stoneham, MA | 7.4 |
| Sutton High School Sutton, MA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lawrence Academy
What grades does Lawrence Academy serve?
Lawrence Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawrence Academy?
Lawrence Academy has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence 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 Lawrence Academy rank in MA?
Lawrence Academy ranks #70 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Lawrence Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lawrence Academy a private school?
Yes, Lawrence Academy 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 Lawrence Academy a religious school?
No, Lawrence Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 249 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (978) 448-1526
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