What types of schools are available in Boston, Massachusetts?

Boston, Massachusetts offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Boston, Massachusetts

Q: How many schools are in Boston, Massachusetts?

There are 15 schools in Boston, Massachusetts, serving 10,112 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Boston?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Boston, Massachusetts, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

10,112

Total Students

Across Boston

10.8:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

15 schools found

Boston Latin School

publichighGrade 7-12

78 Ave Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

publicmiddlePK-8

16 Charter Street, Boston, MA 02113

Quincy Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

174 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215

Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Horace Mann

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

10 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115

70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA 02118

900 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

charter schoolelementaryPK-5

6 Shirley Street, Boston, MA 02119

Match Charter Public School

charter schoolhighPK-12

1001 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

144 Mcbride Street, Boston, MA 02130

Margarita Muniz Academy

publichighGrade 7-12

20 Child Street, Boston, MA 02130

Snowden International High School

publichighGrade 9-12

150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

35 Westville Street, Boston, MA 02124

Blackstone Elementary School

publicmiddlePK-6

380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Melvin H. King South End Academy

publichighGrade 1-12

90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math26%

ELA33%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)13

Moderate (15-20:1)2

Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

7% of schools rated 8/10 or above
2,424 students at Boston Latin School
Best ratio: 3:1

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 4.8 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.

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