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#238 of 388 private schools in MA
Mount Alvernia Academy
Elementary School · Chestnut Hill, MA
A private elementary school in Chestnut Hill, MA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
20 MANET RD, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
- 10.4:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,854
Median home value
$1,249,100
Median rent
$3,067/mo
College educated
83%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02467; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John WardEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Edison K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| The Chestnut HillschoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 216 | 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.
Mount Alvernia Academy is listed in Chestnut Hill, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mount Alvernia Academy
Mount Alvernia Academy is a private elementary school in Chestnut Hill, MA, serving approximately 247 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Alvernia Academy
What grades does Mount Alvernia Academy serve?
Mount Alvernia Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mount Alvernia Academy?
Mount Alvernia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Alvernia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Alvernia Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Alvernia Academy rank in MA?
Mount Alvernia Academy ranks #238 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Mount Alvernia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Alvernia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Alvernia Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount Alvernia Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mount Alvernia Academy a religious school?
Mount Alvernia Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 527-7540
- Area population (ZIP 02467)
- 22,325
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 30
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 02467; 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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