Neighborhood Schools Inc

34 Peter Parley Rd Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
neighborhoodschooljp.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,525
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 58 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $24,525
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986

Student Body

Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Fair Share Tuition determination process for all families. Currently 50% of families pay a reduced rate of tuition.

School Notes

  • Neighborhood School's mission is to provide personalized, transformative, justice-centered learning to children from all families of all economic means.
  • We help children find their voice, form community, and become the next generation of world changers. Children learn in mixed-age classrooms led by experienced, progressive educators.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Neighborhood Schools Inc cost?
Neighborhood Schools Inc's tuition is approximately $24,525 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Neighborhood Schools Inc?
The application deadline for Neighborhood Schools Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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This is a special school! Serving a racially and economically diverse community of engaged learners, Neighborhood School creates mature, self-directed, thoughtful students who know how to learn and want to do so. Sixth graders carry out incredible research projects that most high school students don't get to experience. A truly intellectual and loving group of teachers make for a wonderful education.
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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, MA is $20,891 for elementary schools and $27,234 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, MA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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