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Step Ahead Kindergarten
Elementary School
12 ELM ST, Braintree, MA 02184
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Step Ahead Kindergarten
Elementary School in Braintree · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Step Ahead Kindergarten
Step Ahead Kindergarten is a private elementary school in Braintree, MA. Step Ahead Kindergarten serves approximately 5 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 5 students, Step Ahead Kindergarten is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, Step Ahead Kindergarten sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Step Ahead Kindergarten 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
BetaHow Step Ahead Kindergarten compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Braintree, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Step Ahead Kindergarten (this school) | — |
| Hollis | 8.4 |
| Mary E Flaherty School | 8.4 |
| Monatiquot Kindergarten Center | 6.5 |
| East Middle School | 6.4 |
| Donald Ross | 5.6 |
| Archie T Morrison | 6.4 |
| Braintree High | 6.4 |
| Liberty | 8.5 |
| South Middle School | 8.5 |
| Highlands | 6.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 5 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 12 ELM ST, Braintree, MA 02184
- Phone
- (781) 356-8318
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
12 ELM ST, Braintree, MA 02184
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Step Ahead Kindergarten may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hollis (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is Mary E Flaherty School (rated 8.4/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away). For more schools in Braintree, see our Braintree schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hollis Braintree | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Braintree | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL Braintree | 0.6 mi | — |
| MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Braintree | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Monatiquot Kindergarten Center Braintree | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| THAYER ACADEMY Braintree | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Mary E Flaherty School Braintree | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| East Middle School Braintree | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Donald Ross Braintree | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center Quincy | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| LUMEN VERUM ACADEMY Braintree | 1.4 mi | — |
| South West Middle School Quincy | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Braintree High Braintree | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Archie T Morrison Braintree | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Point Webster Middle Quincy | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Quincy High Quincy | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02184 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,305
Median Home Value
$623,200
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
Population
38,762
College Educated
47.1%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Median Age
41.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Step Ahead Kindergarten
What grades does Step Ahead Kindergarten serve?
Step Ahead Kindergarten serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Step Ahead Kindergarten?
Step Ahead Kindergarten has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Ahead Kindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at Step Ahead Kindergarten is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Step Ahead Kindergarten a private school?
Yes, Step Ahead Kindergarten is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Step Ahead Kindergarten a religious school?
No, Step Ahead Kindergarten is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 5
- Gender Split
- 20% M / 80% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 356-8318
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