Boston School District
School District · Roxbury, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
109
75 elem, 3 mid, 28 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
109
75 elem, 3 mid, 28 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Boston?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Boston as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Boston Early Education Center
East Boston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Boston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Perry Elementary School
South Boston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#128 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$37,200
+$15,829 vs Massachusetts median
District size
45,742 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Boston ranks #128 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Boston's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 105 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Boston Early Education Center (9.8/10), Eliot K-8 Innovation School (9.7/10), and Perry Elementary School (9.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Boston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (105 of 109). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Boston Early Education Center | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Eliot K-8 Innovation School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Perry Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Manning Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Alighieri Dante Montessori School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Philbrick Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Warren-prescott K-8 School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower | 9.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Mozart Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Quincy Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
See all 109 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Boston
Boston Public Schools serves 45,742 students across 109 ranked schools, making it one of Massachusetts' largest urban districts. The district average sits at 7.0 out of 10, a competitive baseline that reflects a wide range of school options spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels. With over a hundred schools in the system, families have real choices — but knowing where to look matters.
At the elementary level, the district's strongest performers cluster near the top of the state's rating scale. Eliot K-8 Innovation School and Manning Elementary School both earn a 9.6 out of 10, ranking among the district's highest-rated schools. Mozart Elementary, Warren-Prescott K-8, and Winship Elementary each score 9.3 out of 10, giving families multiple high-performing options at the K-8 level. That five schools score 9.3 or above signals genuine depth at the elementary tier, not just one standout.
The gap between those top schools and the district average of 7.0 is worth noting. Parents researching specific neighborhoods should compare individual school scores against that 7.0 benchmark — a school at or above that mark is performing in line with or ahead of the district norm, while schools below it may warrant closer review. Boston's school choice system also means enrollment boundaries are not always the deciding factor, so families have more flexibility than in many comparable districts.
Across all 109 ranked schools, Boston Public Schools offers a broad spectrum of academic environments, from innovation models like the Eliot K-8 to traditional elementary programs. The concentration of 9.3-plus-rated elementary schools gives parents of younger children particularly strong options to target. Families starting their search should use individual school scores alongside the district's 7.0 average as their primary filter, then layer in program fit, location, and enrollment logistics. The data shows a district where top-tier schools are accessible — finding them requires looking past the district's size and focusing on the numbers.
District Map
Schools in Boston, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Boston with test data.
Schools in Boston
109 schools Elementary Schools 75
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 28
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Roxbury
- Total Enrollment
- 45,742
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,384
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boston?
Boston has 109 schools in total — 75 elementary, 3 middle, and 28 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Boston?
The average composite rating for Boston is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Boston?
Boston spends $37,200 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Boston?
The average student-teacher ratio in Boston is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Boston?
East Boston Early Education Center is the highest-rated school in Boston with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Boston?
Across schools in Boston with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Boston compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Boston has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 109 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.1%
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Compare Boston with neighboring districts in the state.
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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