Elements Academy
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Braintree, MA
161 Forbes Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Braintree
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Elements Academy is an independent private school in Braintree, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 17 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Massachusetts. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 17
- Teachers
- 4.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 11 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent 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 Elements Academy
What grades does Elements Academy serve?
Elements Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Elements Academy?
About 17 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Elements Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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