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#687 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Lexington Children's Place
School · Lexington
20 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Lexington. Learn more
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#687 of 1,793
In Lexington
#11 of 11
public schools
In district
#10 of 10
Lexington
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Lexington Children's Place
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About Lexington Children's Place
Lexington Children's Place is a public school in Lexington, MA, part of Lexington. Lexington Children's Place serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Lexington Children's Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 1,793 schools in MA.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 8.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 76 students, Lexington Children's Place is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Lexington Children's Place sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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How Lexington Children's Place Compares
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Location
20 Pelham Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lexington Children's Place may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bowman (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jonas Clarke Middle (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lexington High (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lexington, see our Lexington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MEADOWRIDGE PELHAM ACADEMY Lexington | 0.1 mi | — |
| Jonas Clarke Middle Lexington | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Bowman Lexington | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| Lexington High Lexington | 0.9 mi | 9.3 |
| LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lexington | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Harrington Lexington | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Fiske Lexington | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| NEW ENGLAND INNOVATION ACADEMY Lexington | 1.5 mi | 6.1 |
| LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lexington | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| COTTING SCHOOL Lexington | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Bridge Lexington | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Wm Diamond Middle Lexington | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| OUR LADYS ACADEMY Waltham | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Northeast Elementary School Waltham | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Maria Hastings Lexington | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Cyrus E Dallin Arlington | 2.1 mi | 9.0 |
| CNS/PATHWAYS ACADEMY Arlington | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| NEW COVENANT SCHOOL Arlington | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| COMMUNITY THERAPEUTIC DAY SCHOOL Lexington | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| FUSION ACADEMY BURLINGTON Burlington | 2.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02421 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$212,843
Median Home Value
$1,147,700
Median Rent
$2,847/mo
Population
17,798
College Educated
84.7%
Homeownership
76.3%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
47.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lexington Children's Place
What grades does Lexington Children's Place serve?
Lexington Children's Place serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Lexington Children's Place?
Lexington Children's Place has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Children's Place?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Children's Place is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lexington Children's Place rank in MA?
Lexington Children's Place ranks #687 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lexington Children's Place's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Children's Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lexington Children's Place a charter school?
No, Lexington Children's Place is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lexington Children's Place a Title I school?
No, Lexington Children's Place is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 860-5823
Resources & Links
District
Lexington- District Enrollment
- 6,805
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,005
- District Rank
- #10 of 10
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