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#156 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 40% of private schools
Lesley Ellis School
Elementary School · Arlington, MA
A private elementary school in Arlington, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
41 FOSTER ST, Arlington, MA 02474
- 7.1:1 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 Lesley Ellis School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Average490/100K
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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
$139,199
Median home value
$887,000
Median rent
$2,157/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
58.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02474; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HardyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| St Agnes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| ThompsonEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Menotomy PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK | 0.7 mi | 79 | 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.
Lesley Ellis School is listed in Arlington, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lesley Ellis School
Lesley Ellis School is a private elementary school in Arlington, MA, serving approximately 166 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lesley Ellis School
What grades does Lesley Ellis School serve?
Lesley Ellis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lesley Ellis School?
Lesley Ellis School has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lesley Ellis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lesley Ellis School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lesley Ellis School rank in MA?
Lesley Ellis School ranks #156 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Lesley Ellis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lesley Ellis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lesley Ellis School a private school?
Yes, Lesley Ellis 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 Lesley Ellis School a religious school?
No, Lesley Ellis School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 166
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 641-5987
- Area population (ZIP 02474)
- 28,283
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 02474; 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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