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South Lancaster Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

South Lancaster, MA

198 George Hill Rd, South Lancaster, MA 01561

Overall grade: A-

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

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • 91% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in South Lancaster since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

South Lancaster Academy is a Christian private school in South Lancaster, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 264 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 91% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
264
Teachers
22.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 150 girls, 114 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 91% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 75% of Christian schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 20 Christian schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    288’11–12280’13–14287’15–16271’17–18248’19–20259’21–22264’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K19
    TK1
    118
    226
    311
    424
    517
    624
    716
    822
    920
    1023
    1121
    1222

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino41%
    White26%
    Black19%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian3%

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    Questions about South Lancaster Academy

    What grades does South Lancaster Academy serve?

    South Lancaster Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend South Lancaster Academy?

    About 264 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at South Lancaster Academy?

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