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#151 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 39% of private schools
South Lancaster Academy
School · South Lancaster, MA
A private school in South Lancaster, MA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
198 GEORGE HILL RD, South Lancaster, MA 01561
- 13.8:1 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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01561; 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)
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
South Lancaster Academy is listed in South Lancaster, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About South Lancaster Academy
South Lancaster Academy is a private school in South Lancaster, MA, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Lancaster Academy
What grades does South Lancaster Academy serve?
South Lancaster Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend South Lancaster Academy?
South Lancaster Academy has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lancaster Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lancaster Academy is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South Lancaster Academy rank in MA?
South Lancaster Academy ranks #151 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is South Lancaster Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Lancaster Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Lancaster Academy a private school?
Yes, South Lancaster Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is South Lancaster Academy a religious school?
South Lancaster Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Phone
- (978) 368-8544
- Area population (ZIP 01561)
- 0
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 01561; 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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