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#52 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 13% of private schools

Swansea Wood School

High School · Swansea, MA

A private high school in Swansea, MA serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

789 STEVENS RD, Swansea, MA 02777

  • 5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Enrollment35
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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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The neighborhood

Where Swansea Wood School 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swansea), 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

$116,627

Median home value

$414,900

Median rent

$1,332/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

86.6%

Poverty rate

2.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White57.1%
Hispanic28.6%
Black14.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stevens Childrens HomePrivate · tuitionNot rated6–120.1 mi23Compare →
The Meadowridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5private8–120.2 mi36Compare →
Joseph Case HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–120.8 mi574Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.

Swansea Wood School is listed in Swansea, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Swansea Wood School

Swansea Wood School is a private high school in Swansea, MA, serving approximately 35 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swansea Wood School

What grades does Swansea Wood School serve?

Swansea Wood School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Swansea Wood School?

Swansea Wood School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansea Wood School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swansea Wood School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Swansea Wood School rank in MA?

Swansea Wood School ranks #52 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Swansea Wood School's MySchoolScout rating?

Swansea Wood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Swansea Wood School a private school?

Yes, Swansea Wood School 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 Swansea Wood School a religious school?

No, Swansea Wood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
216 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Bristol County
Area population (ZIP 02777)
17,231
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
44.4
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 02777; 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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