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#188 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 48% of private schools
St Catherine of Siena School
Elementary School · Norwood, MA
A private elementary school in Norwood, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
249 NAHATAN ST, Norwood, MA 02062
- 8.1:1 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.
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Where St Catherine of Siena School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwood), 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
$97,110
Median home value
$613,500
Median rent
$2,056/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02062; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelius M CallahanEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| John P OldhamEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| George F. WillettEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| BalchEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 306 | 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 Catherine of Siena School is listed in Norwood, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Catherine of Siena School
St Catherine of Siena School is a private elementary school in Norwood, MA, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Catherine of Siena School
What grades does St Catherine of Siena School serve?
St Catherine of Siena School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Catherine of Siena School?
St Catherine of Siena School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Catherine of Siena School rank in MA?
St Catherine of Siena School ranks #188 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St Catherine of Siena School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Catherine of Siena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Catherine of Siena School a private school?
Yes, St Catherine of Siena 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 St Catherine of Siena School a religious school?
St Catherine of Siena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 769-5354
- Area population (ZIP 02062)
- 31,380
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 02062; 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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