Excellent
#28 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 7% of private schools
The Advent School
Elementary School
15 BRIMMER ST, Boston, MA 02108
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#28 of 388
In Boston
#6 of 15
public schools
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About The Advent School
The Advent School is a private elementary school in Boston, MA. The Advent School serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. The Advent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 175 students, The Advent School 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 4.3:1 students to teachers, The Advent School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Advent 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
BetaHow The Advent School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Boston, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Advent School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Quincy Upper School | 6.7 |
| Quincy Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Melvin H. King South End Academy | 5.9 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School | 9.7 |
| Blackstone Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Hurley K-8 School | 5.8 |
| Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School | 5.5 |
| MATCH Charter Public School | 5.1 |
| Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School | 4.9 |
| UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester | 6.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
15 BRIMMER ST, Boston, MA 02108
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Advent School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Eliot K-8 Innovation School (rated 9.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Warren-Prescott K-8 School (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Charlestown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Quincy Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PARK STREET SCHOOL Boston | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boston | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL Boston | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Snowden International High School Boston | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Boston Adult Tech Academy Back Bay | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Quincy Upper School Boston | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Quincy Elementary School Boston | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Blackstone Elementary School Boston | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston | 1.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Hurley K-8 School Boston | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Warren-Prescott K-8 School Charlestown | 1.4 mi | 9.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$212,664
Median Home Value
$1,570,400
Median Rent
$2,692/mo
Population
4,178
College Educated
77.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Avg Commute
20.3 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
34.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lanesborough Elementary Lanesborough, MA | 8.0 |
| Plum Cove School Gloucester, MA | 8.0 |
| Stony Brook Elementary Brewster, MA | 8.0 |
| Chittick Elementary School Mattapan, MA | 8.1 |
| Ernest F Upham Wellesley, MA | 7.9 |
| LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boston, MA | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Advent School
What grades does The Advent School serve?
The Advent School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend The Advent School?
The Advent School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Advent School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Advent School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Advent School rank in MA?
The Advent School ranks #28 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is The Advent School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Advent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Advent School a private school?
Yes, The Advent 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 The Advent School a religious school?
No, The Advent School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 742-0520
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