Croft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Jamaica Plain, MA
3815 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Jamaica Plain
In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Croft School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 320 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 320
- Teachers
- 36.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 160 girls, 160 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary 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 Croft School
What grades does Croft School serve?
Croft School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Croft School?
About 320 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Croft School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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