Very Good
#32 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 8% of private schools
Melmark New England
School · Andover, MA
A private school in Andover, MA serving grades UG – UG.
461 RIVER RD, Andover, MA 01810
- 6:1 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 Melmark New England sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated872/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Andover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$167,591
Median home value
$813,800
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
75.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01810; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Melmark New England is listed in Andover, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Melmark New England
Melmark New England is a private school in Andover, MA, serving approximately 138 students in grades UG-UG with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melmark New England
What grades does Melmark New England serve?
Melmark New England serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend Melmark New England?
Melmark New England has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melmark New England?
The student-teacher ratio at Melmark New England is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Melmark New England rank in MA?
Melmark New England ranks #32 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Melmark New England's MySchoolScout rating?
Melmark New England has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Melmark New England a private school?
Yes, Melmark New England 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 Melmark New England a religious school?
No, Melmark New England is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 138
- Gender Split
- 84% M / 16% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 237 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 654-4300
- Area population (ZIP 01810)
- 35,608
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01810; 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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