Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–11
Watertown, MA
780 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Massachusetts
In Watertown, Massachusetts, Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 11th grade. About 217 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Massachusetts. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–11
- Students
- 217
- Teachers
- 60.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 55 girls, 162 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 54% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent 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 Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented
What grades does Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented serve?
Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented serves grades Pre-K–11.
How many students attend Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented?
About 217 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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