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#307 of 388 private schools in MA

The Laurel School

Elementary School · Brewster, MA

A private elementary school in Brewster, MA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

1436 LONG POND RD, Brewster, MA 02631

  • 5.8:1 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)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,252.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index10%
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-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment38
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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 Laurel 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average368/100K

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

$93,427

Median home value

$621,800

Median rent

$1,386/mo

College educated

52.3%

Homeownership

79%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.7%
Black2.6%
Hispanic2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stony Brook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–21.8 mi229Compare →
Eddy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.33–52.1 mi205Compare →
Latham SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1private4–122.5 mi45Compare →
Harwich Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–43.9 mi464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Laurel School is listed in Brewster, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Laurel School

The Laurel School is a private elementary school in Brewster, MA, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Laurel School

What grades does The Laurel School serve?

The Laurel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend The Laurel School?

The Laurel School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Laurel School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Laurel School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Laurel School rank in MA?

The Laurel School ranks #307 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is The Laurel School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Laurel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Laurel School a private school?

Yes, The Laurel 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 Laurel School a religious school?

No, The Laurel School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Area population (ZIP 02631)
10,189
Area median age
59.6
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 02631; 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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