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Best Schools in Boston, Massachusetts
Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
15
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
10,112
Total Students
Across Boston
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
15 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score26%
ELA Assessment Score33%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓7% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,424 students at Boston Latin School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Boston Latin School
publichighGrade 7-12
78 Ave Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115
8.6
Rating
Students
2,424
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
85%
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
publicmiddlePK-8
16 Charter Street, Boston, MA 02113
6.9
Rating
Students
784
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
70%
Quincy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
4.8
Rating
Students
731
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
54%
Boston Arts Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
174 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215
4.2
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
22%
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Horace Mann
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
10 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115
3.5
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
Hurley K-8 School
publicmiddlePK-8
70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA 02118
3.2
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Quincy Upper School
publichighGrade 6-12
900 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
3.2
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
36%
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
6 Shirley Street, Boston, MA 02119
2
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Match Charter Public School
charter schoolhighPK-12
1001 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
1.8
Rating
Students
1,189
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
English High School
publichighGrade 7-12
144 Mcbride Street, Boston, MA 02130
1.5
Rating
Students
720
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Margarita Muniz Academy
publichighGrade 7-12
20 Child Street, Boston, MA 02130
1.5
Rating
Students
428
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Snowden International High School
publichighGrade 9-12
150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
1.2
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
35 Westville Street, Boston, MA 02124
1
Rating
Students
640
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
7%
Blackstone Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
1
Rating
Students
582
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Melvin H. King South End Academy
publichighGrade 1-12
90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
1
Rating
Students
125
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Boston
Boston, Massachusetts is home to 15 schools serving over 10,112 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boston, Massachusetts?
There are 15 schools in Boston, serving 10,112 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Boston?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Boston include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Boston?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Boston is 10.8:1.