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#205 of 388 private schools in MA

Willow Hill School

High School

98 HAYNES RD, Sudbury, MA 01776

Private

Enrollment

66

Student-Teacher

3.7:1

Score

6.2

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Massachusetts private schools

#205 of 388

In Sudbury

#2 of 2

public schools

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Willow Hill School

6.2/10

High School in Sudbury · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Josiah Haynes

7.8/10

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8.6/10

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About Willow Hill School

Willow Hill School is a private high school in Sudbury, MA. Willow Hill School serves approximately 66 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Willow Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it comparesOn par with MA schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 66 students, Willow Hill School 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 3.7:1 students to teachers, Willow Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Willow Hill 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

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How Willow Hill School compares to the 6 public schools in Sudbury, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
3.7:1
This School
vs
11.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
66
This School
vs
667
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 86.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.1% vs 0%
Asian 4.5% vs 0%
Black 1.5% vs 0%
Willow Hill School Sudbury Public Avg

All Schools in Sudbury

School Rating
Willow Hill School (this school) 6.2
Josiah Haynes 7.8
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High 8.6
General John Nixon Elementary 8.4
Peter Noyes 8.8
Ephraim Curtis Middle 9.2
Israel Loring School 6.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A 9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,152
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 25%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Enrollment 66
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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)

White 86.4%
Hispanic 6.1%
Asian 4.5%
Black 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

98 HAYNES RD, Sudbury, MA 01776

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Willow Hill School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Concord Carlisle High (rated 9.0/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Concord), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Maynard High (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Maynard), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sudbury, see our Sudbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Josiah Haynes Sudbury 0.4 mi 7.8
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury 1.0 mi 8.6
CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL Sudbury 1.0 mi 6.5
General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury 1.5 mi 8.4
Peter Noyes Sudbury 2.1 mi 8.8
Concord Middle Concord 2.0 mi 9.4
Willard Concord 1.8 mi 7.2
Ephraim Curtis Middle Sudbury 2.5 mi 9.2
Thoreau Concord 2.8 mi 7.3
Maynard High Maynard 2.3 mi 8.1
Fowler School Maynard 2.5 mi 7.4
Green Meadow Maynard 2.7 mi 6.5
THE IMAGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Maynard 2.9 mi 5.7
Israel Loring School Sudbury 4.3 mi 6.2
The Children's Way Preschool Wayland 4.2 mi
Luther Conant School Acton 4.6 mi 8.1
Concord Carlisle High Concord 3.9 mi 9.0
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL Concord 4.8 mi 7.3
Alcott Concord 4.2 mi 7.6
Claypit Hill School Wayland 4.2 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01776 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$234,634

Median Home Value

$939,400

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

19,067

College Educated

84.4%

Homeownership

90.2%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Median Age

43.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Willow Hill School

What grades does Willow Hill School serve?

Willow Hill School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Willow Hill School?

Willow Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill School?

The student-teacher ratio at Willow Hill School is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Willow Hill School rank in MA?

Willow Hill School ranks #205 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Willow Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willow Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Willow Hill School a private school?

Yes, Willow Hill 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 Willow Hill School a religious school?

No, Willow Hill School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
18 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
66
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County

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