Very Good
#90 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 23% of private schools
Nativity Preparatory School
Middle School · Jamaica Plain, MA
A private middle school in Jamaica Plain, MA serving grades 4th – 8th.
39 LAMARTINE ST, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- 4.6:1 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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Where Nativity Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,533
Median home value
$763,700
Median rent
$2,434/mo
College educated
72.6%
Homeownership
45.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02130; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higginson-lewis K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 3–8 | 0.8 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Manville SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 2–10 | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Maimonides School Elementary SectionPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 342 | 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.
Nativity Preparatory School is listed in Jamaica Plain, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nativity Preparatory School
Nativity Preparatory School is a private middle school in Jamaica Plain, MA, serving approximately 72 students in grades 4th-8th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nativity Preparatory School
What grades does Nativity Preparatory School serve?
Nativity Preparatory School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Nativity Preparatory School?
Nativity Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nativity Preparatory School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Nativity Preparatory School rank in MA?
Nativity Preparatory School ranks #90 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Nativity Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nativity Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Nativity Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Nativity Preparatory School is a private all-boys 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 Nativity Preparatory School a religious school?
Nativity Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (857) 728-0031
- Area population (ZIP 02130)
- 41,109
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 02130; 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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