Beacon Academy
Independent school · Grade 8
Boston, MA
814 S St, Boston, MA 02131
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Boston, Massachusetts, Beacon Academy is an independent private school for 8th grade. About 21 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 11 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grade 8
- Students
- 21
- Teachers
- 3.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 11 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of independent high schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 26 independent high schools in Massachusetts.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Beacon Academy
What grades does Beacon Academy serve?
Beacon Academy serves grade 8.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
About 21 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Beacon Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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