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#281 of 388 private schools in MA
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston
High School
34 SPARHAWK ST, Brighton, MA 02135
Enrollment
52
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
5.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
52
Student-Teacher
6.3:1
Score
5.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#281 of 388
In Brighton
#4 of 4
public schools
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Mesivta High School of Greater Boston
High School in Brighton · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mesivta High School of Greater Boston
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston is a private high school in Brighton, MA. Mesivta High School of Greater Boston serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mesivta High School of Greater Boston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 52 students, Mesivta High School of Greater Boston 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 6.3:1 students to teachers, Mesivta High School of Greater Boston sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mesivta High School of Greater Boston compares to the 7 public schools in Brighton, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Brighton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mesivta High School of Greater Boston (this school) | 5.5 |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School | 5.1 |
| Winship Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Brighton High School | 4.5 |
| Lyon High School | 5.8 |
| Lyon K-8 School | 4.1 |
| Edison K-8 School | 5.4 |
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
34 SPARHAWK ST, Brighton, MA 02135
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mesivta High School of Greater Boston may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Boston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS (rated 6.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Chestnut Hill), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brighton, see our Brighton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST COLUMBKILLE PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL Brighton | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Winship Elementary School Brighton | 0.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School Brighton | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Brighton High School Brighton | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brighton | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| KENNEDY DAY SCHOOL Brighton | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Boston | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Lyon High School Brighton | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Lyon K-8 School Brighton | 0.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Edison K-8 School Brighton | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Allston | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy Brighton | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| TORAH ACADEMY Brookline | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BOSTON Boston | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| ST STEPHEN'S ARMENIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watertown | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| ATRIUM SCHOOL Watertown | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Michael Driscoll Brookline | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Gardner Pilot Academy Allston | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| John D Runkle Brookline | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Chestnut Hill | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02135 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,208
Median Home Value
$684,000
Median Rent
$2,179/mo
Population
43,683
College Educated
71.1%
Homeownership
21.7%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Median Age
30.4
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|---|---|
| WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY Belmont, MA | 5.5 |
| Community Academy Jamaica Plain, MA | 5.6 |
| ARLINGTON SCHOOL Belmont, MA | 5.7 |
| FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON Newton, MA | 5.3 |
| BERKSHIRE WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL Stockbridge, MA | 5.8 |
| CLEARWAY SCHOOL Newton, MA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mesivta High School of Greater Boston
What grades does Mesivta High School of Greater Boston serve?
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mesivta High School of Greater Boston?
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesivta High School of Greater Boston?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesivta High School of Greater Boston is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mesivta High School of Greater Boston rank in MA?
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston ranks #281 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Mesivta High School of Greater Boston's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mesivta High School of Greater Boston a private school?
Yes, Mesivta High School of Greater Boston is a private all-boys school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mesivta High School of Greater Boston a religious school?
Mesivta High School of Greater Boston has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 240 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 779-0166
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