Priest Street serves 139 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Priest Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Priest Street's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Priest Street is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
40%
25%
Black
17%
10%
White
31%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Priest Street often compared to?
Priest Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Petersham Center, Reingold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Priest Street?
139 students attend Priest Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Priest Street students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priest Street?
Priest Street has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Priest Street offer ?
Priest Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Priest Street part of?
Priest Street is part of Leominster School District.
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