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#274 of 388 private schools in MA

Venerini Academy

Elementary School · Worcester, MA

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

Private

27 EDWARD ST, Worcester, MA 16052

  • 9.4:1 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)
B-5.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours972
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
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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Enrollment202
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Venerini Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low16/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), 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

$79,438

Median home value

$233,100

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

91.7%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White65.8%
Hispanic13.4%
Black11.9%
Two or More6.9%
Asian2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belmont Street CommunityEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–60.2 mi583Compare →
City ViewEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–60.2 mi433Compare →
Elm Park CommunityEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–60.8 mi440Compare →
Grafton StreetEnrollment path unverified5.2K–60.9 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Venerini Academy is listed in Worcester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Venerini Academy

Venerini Academy is a private elementary school in Worcester, MA, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Venerini Academy

What grades does Venerini Academy serve?

Venerini Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Venerini Academy?

Venerini Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Venerini Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Venerini Academy is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Venerini Academy rank in MA?

Venerini Academy ranks #274 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Venerini Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Venerini Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Venerini Academy a private school?

Yes, Venerini Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Venerini Academy a religious school?

Venerini Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
202
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
162 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Area population (ZIP 16052)
2,246
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
46.6
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 16052; 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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