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Nantucket Lighthouse School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5

Nantucket, MA

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1 Rugged Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554

Overall grade: A

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Massachusetts
  • Serving families in Nantucket since at least 2011

In Nantucket, Massachusetts, Nantucket Lighthouse School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 47 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 168 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
47
Teachers
10.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–1273’13–1484’15–1681’17–1866’19–2055’21–2247’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K29
    K13
    17
    213
    35
    46
    53

    Student body

    White87%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races4%
    Black2%

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    Questions about Nantucket Lighthouse School

    What grades does Nantucket Lighthouse School serve?

    Nantucket Lighthouse School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Nantucket Lighthouse School?

    About 47 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Nantucket Lighthouse School?

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

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