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#284 of 388 private schools in MA
Nantucket Lighthouse School
Elementary School
1 RUGGED RD, Nantucket, MA 02554
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#284 of 388
In Nantucket
#2 of 2
public schools
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Nantucket Lighthouse School
Elementary School in Nantucket · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Nantucket Lighthouse School
Nantucket Lighthouse School is a private elementary school in Nantucket, MA. Nantucket Lighthouse School serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Nantucket Lighthouse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 55 students, Nantucket Lighthouse School 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 2.9:1 students to teachers, Nantucket Lighthouse School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Nantucket Lighthouse School 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 Nantucket Lighthouse School compares to the 4 public schools in Nantucket, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Nantucket
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Nantucket Lighthouse School (this school) | 5.5 |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | 4.7 |
| Nantucket Elementary | 6.5 |
| Cyrus Peirce | 6.4 |
| Nantucket High | 7.1 |
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.
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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
1 RUGGED RD, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Nantucket Lighthouse School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chatham Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 30.0 miles away, in nearby Chatham), which scores notably higher. Another option is Station Avenue Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 29.3 miles away, in nearby South Yarmouth), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Barnstable Community Innovation School (rated 8.2/10, 29.1 miles away, in nearby Hyannis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nantucket, see our Nantucket schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 30.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02554 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,524
Median Home Value
$1,386,100
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
Population
14,033
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Median Age
40.7
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| THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL Framingham, MA | 5.5 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF CAPE COD Sandwich, MA | 5.5 |
| Rowe Elementary Rowe, MA | 5.4 |
| LUBAVITCHER YESHIVA ACADEMY Longmeadow, MA | 5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nantucket Lighthouse School
What grades does Nantucket Lighthouse School serve?
Nantucket Lighthouse School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nantucket Lighthouse School?
Nantucket Lighthouse School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nantucket Lighthouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nantucket Lighthouse School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nantucket Lighthouse School rank in MA?
Nantucket Lighthouse School ranks #284 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Nantucket Lighthouse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nantucket Lighthouse School 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 Nantucket Lighthouse School a private school?
Yes, Nantucket Lighthouse School 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 Nantucket Lighthouse School a religious school?
No, Nantucket Lighthouse School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 55
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nantucket County
- Phone
- (508) 228-0427
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