Very Good
#77 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 20% of private schools
Willie Ross School for the Deaf
School
32 NORWAY ST, Longmeadow, MA 01106
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher
4.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#77 of 388
In Longmeadow
#1 of 3
public schools
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Willie Ross School for the Deaf
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About Willie Ross School for the Deaf
Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a private school in Longmeadow, MA. Willie Ross School for the Deaf serves approximately 54 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Willie Ross School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 54 students, Willie Ross School for the Deaf 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 4.5:1 students to teachers, Willie Ross School for the Deaf sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Willie Ross School for the Deaf 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 Willie Ross School for the Deaf compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Longmeadow, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Willie Ross School for the Deaf (this school) | 7.4 |
| Wolf Swamp Road | 8.0 |
| Center | 7.8 |
| Williams Middle | 7.0 |
| Glenbrook Middle | 7.7 |
| Longmeadow High | 8.0 |
| Blueberry Hill | 7.1 |
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
32 NORWAY ST, Longmeadow, MA 01106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Willie Ross School for the Deaf may also want to explore other schools in the area. Hazardville Memorial School (rated 9.5/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Enfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Henry Barnard School (rated 9.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Enfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wolf Swamp Road (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Longmeadow, see our Longmeadow schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Center Longmeadow | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Prudence Crandall School Enfield | 1.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Wolf Swamp Road Longmeadow | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Williams Middle Longmeadow | 1.6 mi | 7.0 |
| ST MARY'S ACADEMY Longmeadow | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Glenbrook Middle Longmeadow | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Longmeadow High Longmeadow | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Henry Barnard School Enfield | 2.0 mi | 9.3 |
| Blueberry Hill Longmeadow | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| LUBAVITCHER YESHIVA ACADEMY Longmeadow | 2.8 mi | 5.3 |
| ST BERNARD SCHOOL Enfield | 3.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Sumner Avenue Springfield | 3.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Eli Whitney School Enfield | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Benjamin J Phelps Agawam | 3.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Alice B Beal Elementary Springfield | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Hazardville Memorial School Enfield | 3.3 mi | 9.5 |
| James Clark School Agawam | 2.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Enfield High School Enfield | 3.7 mi | 6.2 |
| TRINITY NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN Springfield | 3.8 mi | — |
| Forest Park Middle Springfield | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$143,961
Median Home Value
$423,800
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
Population
15,961
College Educated
65.2%
Homeownership
90.6%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
45.1
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|---|---|
| HIGH POINT SCHOOL Lenox, MA | 7.3 |
| NEW ENGLAND ADOLESCENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE Holyoke, MA | 7.3 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY Hyde Park, MA | 7.2 |
| MEETING STREET/THE SCHWARTZ CENTER North Dartmouth, MA | 7.7 |
| SPRINGDALE EDUCATION CENTER Holyoke, MA | 7.7 |
| THE GUILD FOR HUMAN SERVICES Concord, MA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Willie Ross School for the Deaf
What grades does Willie Ross School for the Deaf serve?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Willie Ross School for the Deaf?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie Ross School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Willie Ross School for the Deaf is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Willie Ross School for the Deaf rank in MA?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf ranks #77 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Willie Ross School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Willie Ross School for the Deaf a private school?
Yes, Willie Ross School for the Deaf 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 Willie Ross School for the Deaf a religious school?
No, Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 567-0374
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