Excellent
#3 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 1% of private schools
Perkins School for the Blind
School · Watertown, MA
A private school in Watertown, MA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
175 N BEACON ST, Watertown, MA 02472
- 1.4:1 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 Perkins School for the Blind sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,018/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,383
Median home value
$737,600
Median rent
$2,356/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02472; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| German International School BostonPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Perkins School for the Blind is listed in Watertown, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind is a private school in Watertown, MA, serving approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 388 private schools in MA.
What's said publicly about Perkins School for the Blind
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perkins School for the Blind
What grades does Perkins School for the Blind serve?
Perkins School for the Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Perkins School for the Blind?
Perkins School for the Blind has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins School for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins School for the Blind is 1.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Perkins School for the Blind rank in MA?
Perkins School for the Blind ranks #3 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Perkins School for the Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
Perkins School for the Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Perkins School for the Blind a private school?
Yes, Perkins School for the Blind 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 Perkins School for the Blind a religious school?
No, Perkins School for the Blind is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 924-3434
- Area population (ZIP 02472)
- 35,317
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 02472; 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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