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#75 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 19% of private schools

Learning Prep School

High School · West Newton, MA

A private high school in West Newton, MA serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

1507 WASHINGTON ST, West Newton, MA 02465

  • 2.6:1 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)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
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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Enrollment146
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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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The neighborhood

Where Learning Prep 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$174,518

Median home value

$1,098,600

Median rent

$2,251/mo

College educated

78.2%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.2%
Black10.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newton North HighEnrollment path unverified8.89–121.3 mi2,118Compare →
Dearborn AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private4–121.9 mi44Compare →
Clearway SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8private7–122.0 mi39Compare →
Newton Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private5–122.1 mi391Compare →

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.

Learning Prep School is listed in West Newton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Learning Prep School

Learning Prep School is a private high school in West Newton, MA, serving approximately 146 students in grades 5th-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Learning Prep School

What grades does Learning Prep School serve?

Learning Prep School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Learning Prep School?

Learning Prep School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Prep School?

The student-teacher ratio at Learning Prep School is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Learning Prep School rank in MA?

Learning Prep School ranks #75 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Learning Prep School's MySchoolScout rating?

Learning Prep School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Learning Prep School a private school?

Yes, Learning Prep 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 Learning Prep School a religious school?

No, Learning Prep School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
146
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 02465)
11,297
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
43.1
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 02465; 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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