Very Good
#42 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 11% of private schools
Saint Paul's Choir School
Middle School
29 MOUNT AUBURN ST, Cambridge, MA 02138
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
2:1
Score
7.8
Grades
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher
2:1
Score
7.8
Grades
3rd – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#42 of 388
In Cambridge
#1 of 7
public schools
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Saint Paul's Choir School
Middle School in Cambridge · grades 3rd – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Saint Paul's Choir School
Saint Paul's Choir School is a private middle school in Cambridge, MA. Saint Paul's Choir School serves approximately 38 students, and covers grades 3rd-8th, and has a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. Saint Paul's Choir School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 38 students, Saint Paul's Choir School 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 2:1 students to teachers, Saint Paul's Choir School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Saint Paul's Choir School 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 Saint Paul's Choir School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Cambridge, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Saint Paul's Choir School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Putnam Avenue Upper School | 9.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 9.8 |
| John M Tobin | 9.5 |
| Amigos School | 9.0 |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School | 5.9 |
| Maria L. Baldwin | 9.9 |
| Cambridgeport | 9.5 |
| Graham and Parks | 9.6 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy | 5.5 |
| Morse | 9.2 |
| King Open | 7.3 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School | 7.8 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School | 6.9 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge | 7.6 |
| Rindge Avenue Upper School | 9.4 |
| Peabody | 7.1 |
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | 9.1 |
| Haggerty | 9.4 |
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
29 MOUNT AUBURN ST, Cambridge, MA 02138
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Saint Paul's Choir School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Maria L. Baldwin (rated 9.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Martin Luther King Jr. (rated 9.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Graham and Parks (rated 9.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cambridge, see our Cambridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge | 0.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge | 0.3 mi | 9.8 |
| MALIK ACADEMY/ AL BUSTAN PRESCHOOL Cambridge | 0.7 mi | — |
| Amigos School Cambridge | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| John M Tobin Cambridge | 0.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Maria L. Baldwin Cambridge | 0.8 mi | 9.9 |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Graham and Parks Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 9.6 |
| Morse Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Cambridgeport Cambridge | 0.9 mi | 9.5 |
| ST PETER SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| John F Kennedy Somerville | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| MATCH Charter Public School Boston | 1.3 mi | 5.1 |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY Boston | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Gardner Pilot Academy Allston | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02138 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,040
Median Home Value
$1,088,700
Median Rent
$2,799/mo
Population
38,077
College Educated
85.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
28.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD New Bedford, MA | 7.0 |
| PALLOTTA DAY SCHOOL Jamaica Plain, MA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saint Paul's Choir School
What grades does Saint Paul's Choir School serve?
Saint Paul's Choir School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Saint Paul's Choir School?
Saint Paul's Choir School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul's Choir School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul's Choir School is 2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Saint Paul's Choir School rank in MA?
Saint Paul's Choir School ranks #42 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Saint Paul's Choir School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Paul's Choir School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Saint Paul's Choir School a private school?
Yes, Saint Paul's Choir School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Saint Paul's Choir School a religious school?
Saint Paul's Choir School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 868-8658
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