Below Average
#344 of 388 private schools in MA
Lawrence Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Lawrence, MA
A private elementary school in Lawrence, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
101 PARKER ST, Lawrence, MA 01843
- 14.2:1 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Lawrence Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,163
Median home value
$393,700
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01843; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily G WetherbeeEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| John Breen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| South Lawrence East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Glcac Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 17 | 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.
Lawrence Catholic Academy is listed in Lawrence, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lawrence Catholic Academy
Lawrence Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Lawrence, MA, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence Catholic Academy
What grades does Lawrence Catholic Academy serve?
Lawrence Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lawrence Catholic Academy?
Lawrence Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Catholic Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lawrence Catholic Academy rank in MA?
Lawrence Catholic Academy ranks #344 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Lawrence Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lawrence Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Lawrence Catholic Academy 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 Lawrence Catholic Academy a religious school?
Lawrence Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 683-5822
- Area population (ZIP 01843)
- 28,444
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 01843; 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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