Very Good
#96 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 25% of private schools
Pingree School
High School · South Hamilton, MA
A private high school in South Hamilton, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
537 HIGHLAND ST, South Hamilton, MA 01982
- 7.2:1 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 Pingree School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,137
Median home value
$688,500
Median rent
$1,746/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01982; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton-wenham Regional HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Ipswich HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Penguin HallPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Clark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pingree School is listed in South Hamilton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pingree School
Pingree School is a private high school in South Hamilton, MA, serving approximately 383 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pingree School
What grades does Pingree School serve?
Pingree School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pingree School?
Pingree School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pingree School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pingree School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pingree School rank in MA?
Pingree School ranks #96 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Pingree School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pingree School 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.
Is Pingree School a private school?
Yes, Pingree School 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 Pingree School a religious school?
No, Pingree School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 468-4415
- Area population (ZIP 01982)
- 7,646
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 01982; 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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