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The Ridge Hill School
Elementary School
102 HIGH ST, Norwell, MA 02061
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
0.9:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
0.9:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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The Ridge Hill School
Elementary School in Norwell · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Ridge Hill School
The Ridge Hill School is a private elementary school in Norwell, MA. The Ridge Hill School serves approximately 7 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 0.9:1 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 7 students, The Ridge Hill School 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 0.9:1 students to teachers, The Ridge Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Ridge Hill School 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 Ridge Hill School compares to the 5 public schools in Norwell, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Norwell
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Ridge Hill School (this school) | — |
| Grace Farrar Cole | 7.3 |
| South Shore Charter Public School | 5.8 |
| Norwell High | 8.8 |
| Norwell Middle School | 8.1 |
| William G Vinal | 8.7 |
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
- 7 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Address
- 102 HIGH ST, Norwell, MA 02061
- Phone
- (781) 871-0018
- 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
102 HIGH ST, Norwell, MA 02061
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Ridge Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Plymouth River (rated 9.5/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Hingham). Another option is South Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Hingham). Additionally, Phelps Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Rockland). For more schools in Norwell, see our Norwell schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Farrar Cole Norwell | 0.1 mi | 7.3 |
| THE ACCORD SCHOOL Norwell | 0.4 mi | — |
| South Shore Charter Public School Norwell | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Hingham Middle School Hingham | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Hingham | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| South Shore Vocational Technical High Hanover | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| OLD COLONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hingham | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| FUSION HINGHAM Hingham | 1.8 mi | — |
| Hanover Middle Hanover | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Cedar Elementary Hanover | 2.4 mi | 3.9 |
| South Elementary Hingham | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Hanover High Hanover | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Norwell High Norwell | 2.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Plymouth River Hingham | 3.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Rockland Senior High Rockland | 3.2 mi | 7.0 |
| John W Rogers Middle Rockland | 3.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School South Weymouth | 2.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Phelps Elementary School Rockland | 3.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Ralph Talbot South Weymouth | 3.0 mi | 6.0 |
| R Stewart Esten Rockland | 3.9 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02061 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$182,637
Median Home Value
$799,600
Median Rent
$2,181/mo
Population
11,309
College Educated
65.3%
Homeownership
91.5%
Avg Commute
36.2 min
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Median Age
39
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Ridge Hill School
What grades does The Ridge Hill School serve?
The Ridge Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Ridge Hill School?
The Ridge Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Ridge Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Ridge Hill School is 0.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Ridge Hill School a private school?
Yes, The Ridge Hill 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 Ridge Hill School a religious school?
No, The Ridge Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 7
- Gender Split
- 86% M / 14% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Phone
- (781) 871-0018
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