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#37 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 9% of private schools

The Sage School

Elementary School · Foxboro, MA

A private elementary school in Foxboro, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

171 MECHANIC ST, Foxboro, MA 02035

  • 6.1:1 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-7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,195.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment150
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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 Sage 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,559

Median home value

$581,900

Median rent

$1,763/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White48.0%
Asian24.7%
Two or More16.0%
Black9.3%
Hispanic2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
King's Wood Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.6 mi11Compare →
Vincent M Igo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–41.7 mi372Compare →
Foxborough Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–121.8 mi1,520Compare →
Mabelle M BurrellEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–41.9 mi331Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The Sage School is listed in Foxboro, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Sage School

The Sage School is a private elementary school in Foxboro, MA, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Sage School

What grades does The Sage School serve?

The Sage School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Sage School?

The Sage School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Sage School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Sage School rank in MA?

The Sage School ranks #37 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is The Sage School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Sage School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Sage School a private school?

Yes, The Sage 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 Sage School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
150
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Area population (ZIP 02035)
18,516
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
43.4
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 02035; 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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