Very Good
#47 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 12% of private schools
Nantucket New School
Elementary School
15 NOBADEER FARM RD, Nantucket, MA 02554
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
146
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#47 of 388
In Nantucket
#1 of 2
public schools
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Nantucket New School
Elementary School in Nantucket · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Nantucket New School
Nantucket New School is a private elementary school in Nantucket, MA. Nantucket New School serves approximately 146 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Nantucket New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 146 students, Nantucket New 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 4.7:1 students to teachers, Nantucket New School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Nantucket New 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.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Nantucket
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Nantucket New School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Nantucket Elementary | 6.5 |
| Nantucket Intermediate School | 4.7 |
| Nantucket High | 7.1 |
| Cyrus Peirce | 6.4 |
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
15 NOBADEER FARM RD, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Nantucket New School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chatham Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 29.5 miles away, in nearby Chatham), which scores notably higher. Another option is Station Avenue Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 29.5 miles away, in nearby South Yarmouth), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ezra H Baker Innovation School (rated 8.0/10, 28.2 miles away, in nearby West Dennis), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Nantucket, see our Nantucket schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 29.1 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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eastham Elementary Eastham, MA | 7.8 |
| LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lexington, MA | 7.8 |
| Quarry Hill Community School Monson, MA | 7.8 |
| SHREWSBURY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Shrewsbury, MA | 7.7 |
| TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Wellesley, MA | 7.7 |
| Ernest F Upham Wellesley, MA | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nantucket New School
What grades does Nantucket New School serve?
Nantucket New School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nantucket New School?
Nantucket New School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nantucket New School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nantucket New School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nantucket New School rank in MA?
Nantucket New School ranks #47 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Nantucket New School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nantucket New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nantucket New School a private school?
Yes, Nantucket New 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 New School a religious school?
No, Nantucket New School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Nantucket County
- Phone
- (508) 228-8569
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