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#364 of 388 private schools in MA

Metrowest Christian Academy

Elementary School · Ashland, MA

A private elementary school in Ashland, MA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

350 PLEASANT ST, Ashland, MA 01721

  • 11.6:1 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)
C+3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,137.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Enrollment99
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Metrowest Christian Academy 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated779/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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

$127,106

Median home value

$586,000

Median rent

$2,334/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic84.8%
White12.1%
Asian3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
David MindessEnrollment path unverified7.23–51.0 mi667Compare →
William Pittaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK1.0 mi76Compare →
Pincushion Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–41.5 mi10Compare →

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.

Metrowest Christian Academy is listed in Ashland, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Metrowest Christian Academy

Metrowest Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Ashland, MA, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Metrowest Christian Academy

What grades does Metrowest Christian Academy serve?

Metrowest Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Metrowest Christian Academy?

Metrowest Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Metrowest Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Metrowest Christian Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Metrowest Christian Academy rank in MA?

Metrowest Christian Academy ranks #364 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Metrowest Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Metrowest Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Metrowest Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Metrowest Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Metrowest Christian Academy a religious school?

Metrowest Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
99
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 01721)
18,694
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
41.7
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 01721; 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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