Very Good
#74 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 19% of private schools
Shady Hill School
Elementary School · Cambridge, MA
A private elementary school in Cambridge, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
178 COOLIDGE HL, Cambridge, MA 02138
- 7.1:1 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 Shady Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,093/100K
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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
$122,040
Median home value
$1,088,700
Median rent
$2,799/mo
College educated
85.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02138; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,407 | Compare → |
| Atrium SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Gardner Pilot AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| German International School BostonPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 234 | 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.
Shady Hill School is listed in Cambridge, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Shady Hill School
Shady Hill School is a private elementary school in Cambridge, MA, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Hill School
What grades does Shady Hill School serve?
Shady Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Shady Hill School?
Shady Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Hill School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Shady Hill School rank in MA?
Shady Hill School ranks #74 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Shady Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shady Hill School a private school?
Yes, Shady Hill 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 Shady Hill School a religious school?
No, Shady Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 520-5221
- Area population (ZIP 02138)
- 38,077
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 02138; 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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