Very Good
#43 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 11% of private schools
St Joseph Preparatory High School
High School · Brighton, MA
A private high school in Brighton, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
637 CAMBRIDGE ST, Brighton, MA 02135
- 5.6:1 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 Joseph Preparatory High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,208
Median home value
$684,000
Median rent
$2,179/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02135; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Preparatory High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Brighton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 0.2 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
St Joseph Preparatory High School is listed in Brighton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph Preparatory High School
St Joseph Preparatory High School is a private high school in Brighton, MA, serving approximately 212 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph Preparatory High School
What grades does St Joseph Preparatory High School serve?
St Joseph Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Joseph Preparatory High School?
St Joseph Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Preparatory High School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Preparatory High School rank in MA?
St Joseph Preparatory High School ranks #43 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St Joseph Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Preparatory High 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 St Joseph Preparatory High School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Preparatory High 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 Joseph Preparatory High School a religious school?
St Joseph Preparatory High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 254-8383
- Area population (ZIP 02135)
- 43,683
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 02135; 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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