Average
#267 of 388 private schools in MA
New England Hebrew Academy
Elementary School
11 ESSEX ST, Brookline, MA 02446
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher
6.2:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#267 of 388
In Brookline
#6 of 8
public schools
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About New England Hebrew Academy
New England Hebrew Academy is a private elementary school in Brookline, MA. New England Hebrew Academy serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. New England Hebrew Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 68 students, New England Hebrew Academy 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 6.2:1 students to teachers, New England Hebrew Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
New England Hebrew Academy 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 New England Hebrew Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Brookline, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| New England Hebrew Academy (this school) | 5.7 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon | 5.9 |
| Lawrence | 9.5 |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School | 8.6 |
| The Lynch Center | 5.7 |
| Pierce | 9.0 |
| Michael Driscoll | 8.4 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road | 4.6 |
| William H Lincoln | 9.2 |
| John D Runkle | 8.3 |
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
11 ESSEX ST, Brookline, MA 02446
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New England Hebrew Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Martin Luther King Jr. (rated 9.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lawrence (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Morse (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brookline, see our Brookline schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IVY STREET SCHOOL Brookline | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY Boston | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon Brookline | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Morse Cambridge | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| BEACON ACADEMY INC Boston | 0.6 mi | — |
| WINSOR SCHOOL Boston | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Lawrence Brookline | 0.7 mi | 9.5 |
| MATCH Charter Public School Boston | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| MALIK ACADEMY/ AL BUSTAN PRESCHOOL Cambridge | 0.9 mi | — |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Boston Latin School Boston | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Amigos School Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| The Lynch Center Brookline | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Brookline | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Boston | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| BAY COVE ACADEMY Brookline | 0.8 mi | — |
| Boston Arts Academy Boston | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Pierce Brookline | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
| MANVILLE SCHOOL Roxbury Crossing | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 9.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02446 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,519
Median Home Value
$1,172,800
Median Rent
$2,757/mo
Population
31,109
College Educated
84.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
33.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| THE IMAGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Maynard, MA | 5.7 |
| HANDS-ON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mansfield, MA | 5.8 |
| HOLDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Holden, MA | 5.8 |
| MASTERY SCHOOL OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING Fall River, MA | 5.8 |
| METROWEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Framingham, MA | 5.8 |
| MULLEIN HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lakeville, MA | 5.8 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (617) 731-5330
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