The Brighton School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Framingham, MA
360 Water St, Framingham, MA 01101
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Framingham since at least 2011
In Framingham, Massachusetts, The Brighton School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 56 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 37% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 56
- Teachers
- 8.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 28 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 160 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent 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 The Brighton School
What grades does The Brighton School serve?
The Brighton School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend The Brighton School?
About 56 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Brighton School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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