Excellent
#7 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 2% of private schools
The Newman School
High School · Boston, MA
A private high school in Boston, MA serving grades 7th – 12th.
247 MARLBOROUGH ST, Boston, MA 02116
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Newman School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,653/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,309
Median home value
$1,583,500
Median rent
$2,341/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Newman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Commonwealth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Snowden International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Boston Adult Tech AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 11–12 | 0.7 mi | 185 | Compare → |
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 Newman School is listed in Boston, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Newman School
The Newman School is a private high school in Boston, MA, serving approximately 212 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Newman School
What grades does The Newman School serve?
The Newman School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend The Newman School?
The Newman School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Newman School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Newman School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Newman School rank in MA?
The Newman School ranks #7 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is The Newman School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Newman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Newman School a private school?
Yes, The Newman 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 Newman School a religious school?
No, The Newman School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 267-4530
- Area population (ZIP 02116)
- 22,040
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 02116; 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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