Below Average
#1357 of 1,793 schools in MA
William Pittaway Elementary
School · Ashland
75 Central Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
76
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,357 of 1,793
In Ashland
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Ashland
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About William Pittaway Elementary
William Pittaway Elementary is a public school in Ashland, MA, part of Ashland. William Pittaway Elementary serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. William Pittaway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 1,793 schools in MA.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 76 students, William Pittaway Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, William Pittaway Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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How William Pittaway Elementary Compares
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Location
75 Central Street, Ashland, MA 01721
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William Pittaway Elementary may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF (rated 8.8/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Framingham), which scores notably higher. Another option is Holliston High (rated 8.1/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Holliston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Southborough), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ashland, see our Ashland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| David Mindess Ashland | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| PINCUSHION HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ashland | 0.9 mi | — |
| Ashland High Ashland | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Ashland Middle Ashland | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| METROWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ashland | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY ACADEMY Ashland | 1.4 mi | — |
| Henry E Warren Elementary Ashland | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Joseph P Keefe Technical High School Framingham | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Barbieri Elementary Framingham | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| SUMMIT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Framingham | 3.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Brophy Framingham | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Framingham | 3.2 mi | 5.7 |
| THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN Southborough | 3.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Holliston High Holliston | 3.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham | 3.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Fuller Middle Framingham | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF Framingham | 3.8 mi | 8.8 |
| WAYSIDE ACADEMY Framingham | 3.7 mi | — |
| Harmony Grove Elementary Framingham | 3.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Placentino Elementary Holliston | 4.0 mi | 4.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01721 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,106
Median Home Value
$586,000
Median Rent
$2,334/mo
Population
18,694
College Educated
59.5%
Homeownership
75.5%
Avg Commute
35.5 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
41.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William Pittaway Elementary
What grades does William Pittaway Elementary serve?
William Pittaway Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend William Pittaway Elementary?
William Pittaway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Pittaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Pittaway Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Pittaway Elementary rank in MA?
William Pittaway Elementary ranks #1,357 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is William Pittaway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William Pittaway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is William Pittaway Elementary a charter school?
No, William Pittaway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Pittaway Elementary a Title I school?
No, William Pittaway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (508) 881-0160
Resources & Links
District
Ashland- District Enrollment
- 2,903
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,214
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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