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#11 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 3% of private schools

The Chestnut Hillschool

Elementary School · Chestnut Hill, MA

A private elementary school in Chestnut Hill, MA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

428 HAMMOND ST, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

  • 4.9:1 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 Ratio4.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,173.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment216
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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 The Chestnut Hillschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$173,854

Median home value

$1,249,100

Median rent

$3,067/mo

College educated

83%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White54.6%
Two or More20.4%
Asian13.0%
Black9.3%
Hispanic2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brimmer & May SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.2 mi399Compare →
B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–100.4 mi28Compare →
Mount Alvernia AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–60.8 mi247Compare →
Roland HayesEnrollment path unverified7.1K–80.9 mi434Compare →

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.

The Chestnut Hillschool is listed in Chestnut Hill, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Chestnut Hillschool

The Chestnut Hillschool is a private elementary school in Chestnut Hill, MA, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Chestnut Hillschool

What grades does The Chestnut Hillschool serve?

The Chestnut Hillschool serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend The Chestnut Hillschool?

The Chestnut Hillschool has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Chestnut Hillschool?

The student-teacher ratio at The Chestnut Hillschool is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Chestnut Hillschool rank in MA?

The Chestnut Hillschool ranks #11 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is The Chestnut Hillschool's MySchoolScout rating?

The Chestnut Hillschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Chestnut Hillschool a private school?

Yes, The Chestnut Hillschool 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 Chestnut Hillschool a religious school?

No, The Chestnut Hillschool is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
216
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
163 days
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 02467)
22,325
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
30
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 02467; 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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