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#212 of 388 private schools in MA
Phillips Academy
High School · Andover, MA
A private high school in Andover, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
180 MAIN ST, Andover, MA 01810
- 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 Phillips Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated872/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Andover), 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
$167,591
Median home value
$813,800
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
75.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01810; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pike SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Andover HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,682 | Compare → |
| Lawrence High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 3,246 | Compare → |
| North Andover HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,380 | 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.
Phillips Academy is listed in Andover, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Phillips Academy
Phillips Academy is a private high school in Andover, MA, serving approximately 1,187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phillips Academy
What grades does Phillips Academy serve?
Phillips Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phillips Academy?
Phillips Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Academy is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Phillips Academy rank in MA?
Phillips Academy ranks #212 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Phillips Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Phillips Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Phillips Academy a private school?
Yes, Phillips Academy 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 Phillips Academy a religious school?
No, Phillips Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 197
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 749-4000
- Area population (ZIP 01810)
- 35,608
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01810; 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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