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#231 of 388 private schools in MA
Tower School
Elementary School
75 W SHORE DR, Marblehead, MA 01945
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#231 of 388
In Marblehead
#2 of 3
public schools
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Tower School
Elementary School in Marblehead · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tower School
Tower School is a private elementary school in Marblehead, MA. Tower School serves approximately 236 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Tower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Tower School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tower 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 Tower School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Marblehead, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tower School (this school) | 5.9 |
| Lucretia and Joseph Brown School | 9.2 |
| Village School | 7.3 |
| Glover | 9.3 |
| Marblehead Veterans Middle School | 8.3 |
| Marblehead Community Charter Public School | 7.2 |
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.
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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
75 W SHORE DR, Marblehead, MA 01945
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tower School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Glover (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lucretia and Joseph Brown School (rated 9.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bentley Academy Innovation School (rated 7.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Salem), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Marblehead, see our Marblehead schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lucretia and Joseph Brown School Marblehead | 0.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Marblehead High Marblehead | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| DEVEREUX SCHOOL Marblehead | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Glover Marblehead | 0.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Village School Marblehead | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead | 0.5 mi | — |
| CHILDRENS WORKSHOP MONTESSORI Marblehead | 0.5 mi | — |
| EPSTEIN HILLEL SCHOOL Marblehead | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Marblehead Veterans Middle School Marblehead | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Marblehead Community Charter Public School Marblehead | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Saltonstall School Salem | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Salem Academy Charter School Salem | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| New Liberty Innovation School Salem | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Salem Prep High School Salem | 2.0 mi | — |
| Salem Early Childhood Salem | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Collins Middle Salem | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Horace Mann Laboratory Salem | 1.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Swampscott Middle Swampscott | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Salem High Salem | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01945 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$164,325
Median Home Value
$904,700
Median Rent
$1,769/mo
Population
20,390
College Educated
76.8%
Homeownership
82.9%
Avg Commute
32.4 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
49.2
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abner Gibbs Westfield, MA | 5.9 |
| Alice B Beal Elementary Springfield, MA | 5.9 |
| Clara Barton Oxford, MA | 5.9 |
| Dennett Elementary Plympton, MA | 5.9 |
| EllisonParks Early Education School Mattapan, MA | 5.9 |
| Essex Elementary Essex, MA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tower School
What grades does Tower School serve?
Tower School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tower School?
Tower School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tower School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tower School rank in MA?
Tower School ranks #231 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Tower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Tower School a private school?
Yes, Tower 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 Tower School a religious school?
No, Tower School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (781) 631-5800
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