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#371 of 388 private schools in MA

The Park School

Elementary School · Brookline, MA

A private elementary school in Brookline, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

171 GODDARD AVE, Brookline, MA 02445

  • 14.9:1 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)
C-2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment535
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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 Park School 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated997/100K

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

$145,878

Median home value

$1,218,000

Median rent

$2,779/mo

College educated

85.7%

Homeownership

52.5%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White65.4%
Asian23.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Black4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
British International School of BostonPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–120.7 mi423Compare →
Manning Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–60.8 mi169Compare →
William H LincolnEnrollment path unverified9.2K–80.9 mi474Compare →
MaimonidesPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.0 mi344Compare →

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 Park School is listed in Brookline, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Park School

The Park School is a private elementary school in Brookline, MA, serving approximately 535 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Park School

What grades does The Park School serve?

The Park School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Park School?

The Park School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Park School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Park School rank in MA?

The Park School ranks #371 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is The Park School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Park School a private school?

Yes, The Park 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 Park School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
535
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Area population (ZIP 02445)
22,568
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
34.1
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 02445; 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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