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#230 of 388 private schools in MA
St Agnes Academy
Elementary School · Dalton, MA
A private elementary school in Dalton, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
30 CARSON AVE, Dalton, MA 01226
- 8.4:1 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 St Agnes Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low195/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,168
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CranevilleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| AllendaleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| KittredgeEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| WilliamsEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 261 | 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.
St Agnes Academy is listed in Dalton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Agnes Academy
St Agnes Academy is a private elementary school in Dalton, MA, serving approximately 129 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Agnes Academy
What grades does St Agnes Academy serve?
St Agnes Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Agnes Academy?
St Agnes Academy has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Agnes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Agnes Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Agnes Academy rank in MA?
St Agnes Academy ranks #230 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St Agnes Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Agnes Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Agnes Academy a private school?
Yes, St Agnes Academy 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 St Agnes Academy a religious school?
St Agnes Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berkshire County
- Phone
- (413) 684-3143
- Area population (ZIP 01226)
- 6,304
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 01226; 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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