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#208 of 388 private schools in MA
Touchstone Community School
Elementary School · Grafton, MA
A private elementary school in Grafton, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
54 LELAND ST, Grafton, MA 01519
- 6.7:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low249/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grafton), 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
$153,750
Median home value
$573,200
Median rent
$2,266/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01519; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Silver Spruce Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| South Grafton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–1 | 2.6 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| North Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–6 | 2.8 mi | 568 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Touchstone Community School is listed in Grafton, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Touchstone Community School
Touchstone Community School is a private elementary school in Grafton, MA, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Touchstone Community School
What grades does Touchstone Community School serve?
Touchstone Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Touchstone Community School?
Touchstone Community School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Touchstone Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Touchstone Community School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Touchstone Community School rank in MA?
Touchstone Community School ranks #208 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Touchstone Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Touchstone Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Touchstone Community School a private school?
Yes, Touchstone Community 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 Touchstone Community School a religious school?
No, Touchstone Community School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Phone
- (508) 839-0038
- Area population (ZIP 01519)
- 7,738
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 01519; 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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