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The Childrens Castle
Elementary School
694 MAIN ST STE 6, West Newbury, MA 01985
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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The Childrens Castle
Elementary School in West Newbury · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Childrens Castle
The Childrens Castle is a private elementary school in West Newbury, MA. The Childrens Castle serves approximately 5 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, 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, The Childrens Castle 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, The Childrens Castle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Childrens Castle 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 Childrens Castle compares to the 3 public schools in West Newbury, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in West Newbury
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Childrens Castle (this school) | — |
| Dr John C Page School | 9.0 |
| Pentucket Regional Sr High | 8.2 |
| Pentucket Regional Middle | 6.9 |
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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 5 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 694 MAIN ST STE 6, West Newbury, MA 01985
- Phone
- (978) 363-2919
- 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.
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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
694 MAIN ST STE 6, West Newbury, MA 01985
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Childrens Castle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr John C Page School (rated 9.0/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is South Hampton Barnard School (rated 8.2/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby South Hampton). Additionally, Helen R Donaghue School (rated 7.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Merrimac). For more schools in West Newbury, see our West Newbury schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dr John C Page School West Newbury | 0.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Helen R Donaghue School Merrimac | 2.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Amesbury High Amesbury | 3.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Charles C Cashman Elementary Amesbury | 3.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Shay Elementary Amesbury | 3.3 mi | 6.4 |
| AMESBURY MONTESSORI Amesbury | 3.3 mi | — |
| Amesbury Middle Amesbury | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| MERRIMAC HEIGHTS ACADEMY Merrimac | 2.8 mi | — |
| Amesbury Innovation High School Amesbury | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Dr Frederick N Sweetsir Merrimac | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Pentucket Regional Middle West Newbury | 3.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Pentucket Regional Sr High West Newbury | 3.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Whittier Regional Vocational Haverhill | 3.0 mi | 8.2 |
| SPARHAWK SCHOOL INC Amesbury | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Francis T Bresnahan Elementary Newburyport | 3.5 mi | 4.7 |
| AMESBURY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL South Hampton | 4.8 mi | — |
| South Hampton Barnard School South Hampton | 4.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Rupert A Nock Middle Newburyport | 3.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Edward G. Molin Elementary School Newburyport | 3.9 mi | 7.9 |
| River Valley Charter School Newburyport | 4.0 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01985 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$189,048
Median Home Value
$765,800
Median Rent
$1,809/mo
Population
4,536
College Educated
66.6%
Homeownership
95.3%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Median Age
50.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Childrens Castle
What grades does The Childrens Castle serve?
The Childrens Castle serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Childrens Castle?
The Childrens Castle has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Childrens Castle?
The student-teacher ratio at The Childrens Castle is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Childrens Castle a private school?
Yes, The Childrens Castle 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 Childrens Castle a religious school?
No, The Childrens Castle is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 5
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (978) 363-2919
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