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#43 of 73 private schools in NH

Cardinal Lacroix Academy

Elementary School · Manchester, NH

A private elementary school in Manchester, NH serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

148 BELMONT ST 1, Manchester, NH 03103

  • 14.2:1 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 NH.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,169.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index67%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Enrollment128
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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 NH

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,995/100K

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

$70,049

Median home value

$313,500

Median rent

$1,322/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

49.8%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White42.2%
Black36.7%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian6.2%
Two or More4.7%
Native American0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elliot Child Care CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi5Compare →
Henry Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–50.6 mi388Compare →
Jewett SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–40.6 mi453Compare →
Beech Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.7 mi469Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Cardinal Lacroix Academy is listed in Manchester, NH; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cardinal Lacroix Academy

Cardinal Lacroix Academy is a private elementary school in Manchester, NH, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 73 private schools in NH.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cardinal Lacroix Academy

What grades does Cardinal Lacroix Academy serve?

Cardinal Lacroix Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Cardinal Lacroix Academy?

Cardinal Lacroix Academy has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Lacroix Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Lacroix Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal Lacroix Academy rank in NH?

Cardinal Lacroix Academy ranks #43 of 73 private schools in NH.

What is Cardinal Lacroix Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal Lacroix Academy 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 Cardinal Lacroix Academy a private school?

Yes, Cardinal Lacroix 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 Cardinal Lacroix Academy a religious school?

Cardinal Lacroix Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
128
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hillsborough County
Area population (ZIP 03103)
37,659
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
37.7
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 03103; 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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