Average
#308 of 388 private schools in MA
Torah Academy
Elementary School
11 WILLISTON RD, Brookline, MA 02445
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#308 of 388
In Brookline
#7 of 8
public schools
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Torah Academy
Elementary School in Brookline · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Torah Academy
Torah Academy is a private elementary school in Brookline, MA. Torah Academy serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Torah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Torah Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Torah Academy 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 Torah Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Brookline, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Torah Academy (this school) | 5.3 |
| Michael Driscoll | 8.4 |
| John D Runkle | 8.3 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road | 4.6 |
| William H Lincoln | 9.2 |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School | 8.6 |
| Pierce | 9.0 |
| Lawrence | 9.5 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon | 5.9 |
| The Lynch Center | 5.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
11 WILLISTON RD, Brookline, MA 02445
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Torah Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William H Lincoln (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winship Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Brighton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pierce (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brookline, see our Brookline schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy Brighton | 0.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Michael Driscoll Brookline | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| John D Runkle Brookline | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Brighton High School Brighton | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Brookline High Brookline | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| KENNEDY DAY SCHOOL Brighton | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| MAIMONIDES Brookline | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School Brighton | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| MAIMONIDES SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SECTION Brookline | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road Brookline | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Allston | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Boston | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brighton | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| William H Lincoln Brookline | 0.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Roland Hayes Chestnut Hill | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| BAY COVE ACADEMY Brookline | 1.0 mi | — |
| Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER BOSTON Brighton | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Winship Elementary School Brighton | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Pierce Brookline | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02445 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,878
Median Home Value
$1,218,000
Median Rent
$2,779/mo
Population
22,568
College Educated
85.7%
Homeownership
52.5%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
34.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Torah Academy
What grades does Torah Academy serve?
Torah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Torah Academy?
Torah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Torah Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Torah Academy rank in MA?
Torah Academy ranks #308 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Torah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Torah Academy 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 Torah Academy a private school?
Yes, Torah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Torah Academy a religious school?
Torah Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (617) 731-3196
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