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#311 of 388 private schools in MA

St Pius V School

Elementary School

28 BOWLER ST, Lynn, MA 01904

Private

Enrollment

274

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Massachusetts private schools

#311 of 388

In Lynn

#3 of 3

public schools

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St Pius V School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Lynn · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.0/10

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About St Pius V School

St Pius V School is a private elementary school in Lynn, MA. St Pius V School serves approximately 274 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius V School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it compares1.1 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Pius V School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Pius V School compares to 25 public schools serving similar grades in Lynn, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
This School
vs
11.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
274
This School
vs
541
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
4.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 39.8% vs 0%
White 31.8% vs 0%
Black 19.3% vs 0%
Asian 4.7% vs 0%
St Pius V School Lynn Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Pius V School (this school) 5.2
Hood 3.0
Robert L Ford 4.0
Edward A Sisson 3.4
Pickering Middle 4.4
Aborn 7.1
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School 5.7
Ingalls 3.4
Sewell-Anderson 5.0
Cobbet Elementary 3.3
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School 5.7
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center 7.8
Tracy 4.6
E J Harrington 3.1
Thurgood Marshall Mid 3.8
Washington Elementary School 4.3
William R Fallon
Brickett Elementary 2.9
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute 4.7
Wm P Connery 3.0
Lynn Woods 5.0

Showing 20 of 25 schools. View all schools in Lynn

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,083.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 70%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 274
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 39.8%
White 31.8%
Black 19.3%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

28 BOWLER ST, Lynn, MA 01904

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pius V School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN (rated 6.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sewell-Anderson (rated 5.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Lynn English High Lynn 0.4 mi 3.0
Robert L Ford Lynn 0.6 mi 4.0
NORTH SHORE CHRISTIAN Lynn 0.6 mi 6.0
Edward A Sisson Lynn 0.6 mi 3.4
Hood Lynn 0.6 mi 3.0
Pickering Middle Lynn 0.7 mi 4.4
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 0.8 mi 5.7
Ingalls Lynn 0.9 mi 3.4
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 1.1 mi 3.3
Aborn Lynn 0.8 mi 7.1
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 1.1 mi 5.7
E J Harrington Lynn 1.2 mi 3.1
Washington Elementary School Lynn 1.3 mi 4.3
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.3 mi
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 1.1 mi 5.0
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 1.4 mi 7.3
Tracy Lynn 1.2 mi 4.6
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 1.4 mi 4.7
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn 1.2 mi 3.8
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn 1.1 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$100,597

Median Home Value

$515,100

Median Rent

$1,742/mo

Population

20,103

College Educated

32.2%

Homeownership

84.1%

Avg Commute

29.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

40.9

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Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy, MA 5.2
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot Jamaica Plain, MA 5.2
Hardwick Elementary Gilbertville, MA 5.2
Malcolm White Woburn, MA 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pius V School

What grades does St Pius V School serve?

St Pius V School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Pius V School?

St Pius V School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius V School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius V School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius V School rank in MA?

St Pius V School ranks #311 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is St Pius V School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius V School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pius V School a private school?

Yes, St Pius V 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 Pius V School a religious school?

St Pius V School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
274
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County

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