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Gateways Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11

Shrewsbury, MA

10 Stanley Rd, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Massachusetts
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Massachusetts

In Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Gateways Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 11th grade. About 54 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Massachusetts. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–11
Students
54
Teachers
13.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K10
    K8
    15
    27
    33
    44
    53
    65
    72
    85
    97
    102
    113

    Student body

    Black35%
    White31%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%

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    Questions about Gateways Academy

    What grades does Gateways Academy serve?

    Gateways Academy serves grades Pre-K–11.

    How many students attend Gateways Academy?

    About 54 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Gateways Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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