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#579 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 32% in state

Pine Hill

Elementary School · Sherborn

10 Pine Hill Lane, Sherborn, MA 01770

Enrollment

401

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

7.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#579 of 1,793

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Pine Hill

7.2/10

Elementary School in Sherborn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.1/10

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9.4/10

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About Pine Hill

Pine Hill is a public elementary school in Sherborn, MA, part of Sherborn. Pine Hill serves approximately 401 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Pine Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #579 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Pine Hill show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Pine Hill sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,429
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Pine Hill — Students at Pine Hill score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 73.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
77.5%
2019
Math
79.8%
ELA
75.8%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
67.5%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
63.3%
2023
Math
73.3%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
69.3%
ELA
61.3%
2025
Math
64.3%
ELA
67%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Pine Hill Compares

See how Pine Hill performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.2/10
68th percentile in MA
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.0%

Location

10 Pine Hill Lane, Sherborn, MA 01770

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pine Hill may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Natick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brown (rated 9.0/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Natick), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bennett-Hemenway (rated 8.8/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Natick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sherborn, see our Sherborn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Natick High Natick 1.9 mi 8.1
Johnson Natick 2.2 mi 9.4
Harmony Grove Elementary Framingham 2.4 mi 3.7
J F Kennedy Middle School Natick 3.1 mi 8.9
Memorial Natick 2.6 mi 7.4
WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick 3.1 mi 7.2
Brown Natick 3.2 mi 9.0
Dover-Sherborn Regional High Dover 2.9 mi 9.4
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School Dover 2.9 mi 8.4
RCS LEARNING CENTER Natick 3.5 mi 6.6
Wilson Middle Natick 3.7 mi 8.9
SPARHAWK ACADEMY Mills 3.8 mi 5.7
RIVERBEND SCHOOL Natick 3.1 mi 6.8
Lilja Elementary Natick 3.8 mi 6.6
Bennett-Hemenway Natick 4.1 mi 8.8
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick 4.3 mi
Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham 4.4 mi 4.8
Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham 4.0 mi 3.5
Fuller Middle Framingham 4.1 mi 4.9
Placentino Elementary Holliston 4.1 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01770 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$247,500

Median Home Value

$944,400

Median Rent

$2,313/mo

Population

4,404

College Educated

81.2%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Median Age

42.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pine Hill

What grades does Pine Hill serve?

Pine Hill serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Pine Hill?

Pine Hill has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Hill?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Hill is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Hill rank in MA?

Pine Hill ranks #579 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Pine Hill's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pine Hill?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Hill has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pine Hill a charter school?

No, Pine Hill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Hill a Title I school?

No, Pine Hill is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
27 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%

District

Sherborn
District Enrollment
401
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,429
District Rank
#1 of 1

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