Jackson School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–6
Newton, MA
200 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA 02458
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Newton
In Newton, Massachusetts, Jackson School is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 159 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 159
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 95 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
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 Jackson School
What grades does Jackson School serve?
Jackson School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Jackson School?
About 159 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Jackson School?
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