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#267 of 388 private schools in MA

New England Hebrew Academy

Elementary School · Brookline, MA

A private elementary school in Brookline, MA serving grades Pre-K – 7th.

Private

11 ESSEX ST, Brookline, MA 02446

  • 6.2:1 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)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,462.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Enrollment68
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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 New England Hebrew 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 78Excellent Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: Elevated997/100K

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

$127,519

Median home value

$1,172,800

Median rent

$2,757/mo

College educated

84.5%

Homeownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookline Early Education Program at BeaconEnrollment path unverified5.9PK0.4 mi46Compare →
MorseEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–50.5 mi302Compare →
Match Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.1PK–120.6 mi1,185Compare →
Florida Ruffin Ridley SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–80.7 mi852Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New England Hebrew Academy is listed in Brookline, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About New England Hebrew Academy

New England Hebrew Academy is a private elementary school in Brookline, MA, serving approximately 68 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New England Hebrew Academy

What grades does New England Hebrew Academy serve?

New England Hebrew Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend New England Hebrew Academy?

New England Hebrew Academy has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New England Hebrew Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at New England Hebrew Academy is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New England Hebrew Academy rank in MA?

New England Hebrew Academy ranks #267 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is New England Hebrew Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

New England Hebrew Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is New England Hebrew Academy a private school?

Yes, New England Hebrew Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is New England Hebrew Academy a religious school?

New England Hebrew Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
195 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Area population (ZIP 02446)
31,109
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
33.9
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 02446; 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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