Neighborhood Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Jamaica Plain, MA
34 Peter Parley Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, Neighborhood Schools is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 48 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 48
- Teachers
- 7.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 21 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% 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 Neighborhood Schools
What grades does Neighborhood Schools serve?
Neighborhood Schools serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Neighborhood Schools?
About 48 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Neighborhood Schools?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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