Average
#274 of 388 private schools in MA
Venerini Academy
Elementary School
27 EDWARD ST, Worcester, MA 16052
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#274 of 388
In Worcester
#9 of 10
public schools
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Venerini Academy
Elementary School in Worcester · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
City View
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Belmont Street Community
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About Venerini Academy
Venerini Academy is a private elementary school in Worcester, MA. Venerini Academy serves approximately 202 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Venerini Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.6 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Venerini Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Venerini 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 Venerini Academy compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Worcester, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Venerini Academy (this school) | 5.6 |
| City View | 4.6 |
| Belmont Street Community | 6.4 |
| Elm Park Community | 4.9 |
| Grafton Street | 5.2 |
| Chandler Elementary Community | 3.5 |
| Worcester East Middle | 5.7 |
| Head Start | 4.2 |
| Union Hill School | 2.4 |
| Jacob Hiatt Magnet | 4.5 |
| Learning First Charter Public School | 5.0 |
| Wawecus Road School | 4.0 |
| Francis J McGrath Elementary | 4.2 |
| Lake View | 8.2 |
| Rice Square | 5.2 |
| Forest Grove Middle | 5.6 |
| Claremont Academy | 4.9 |
| Woodland Academy | 4.6 |
| Midland Street | 4.5 |
| Burncoat Middle School | 6.6 |
| Vernon Hill School | 4.5 |
Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Worcester
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
27 EDWARD ST, Worcester, MA 16052
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Venerini Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Belmont Street Community (rated 6.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Grafton Street (rated 5.2/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Rice Square (rated 5.2/10, 1.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| City View Worcester | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Belmont Street Community Worcester | 0.2 mi | 6.4 |
| NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER Worcester | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Ma Academy for Math and Science School Worcester | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Grafton Street Worcester | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Worcester Technical High Worcester | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Elm Park Community Worcester | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| WORCESTER ACADEMY Worcester | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Union Hill School Worcester | 1.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Worcester East Middle Worcester | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Learning First Charter Public School Worcester | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Chandler Elementary Community Worcester | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Wawecus Road School Worcester | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Head Start Worcester | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Rice Square Worcester | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| North High Worcester | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Burncoat Middle School Worcester | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Burncoat Senior High Worcester | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,438
Median Home Value
$233,100
Median Rent
$885/mo
Population
2,246
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
91.7%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
46.6
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (508) 753-3210
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