Very Good
#387 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 22% in state
Harvard-kent Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
50 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
340
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#387 of 1,793
In Charlestown
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#26 of 109
Boston
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Harvard-kent Elementary School
Elementary School in Charlestown · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Harvard-kent Elementary School
Harvard-kent Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charlestown, MA, part of Boston. Harvard-kent Elementary School serves approximately 340 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Harvard-kent Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Harvard-kent Elementary School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Harvard-kent Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Harvard-kent Elementary School — Students at Harvard-kent Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 92 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Harvard-kent Elementary School Compares
See how Harvard-kent Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
50 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harvard-kent Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Boston Early Education Center (rated 9.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby East Boston), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eliot K-8 Innovation School (rated 9.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Boston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alighieri Dante Montessori School (rated 9.6/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby East Boston), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Charlestown, see our Charlestown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Charlestown High School Charlestown | 0.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Warren-Prescott K-8 School Charlestown | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston | 0.8 mi | 9.7 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| SEAPORT ACADEMY Chelsea | 1.1 mi | — |
| Mario Umana Academy East Boston | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| EAST BOSTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL East Boston | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| O'Donnell Elementary School East Boston | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Alighieri Dante Montessori School East Boston | 1.1 mi | 9.6 |
| East Boston High School East Boston | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| THE ADVENT SCHOOL Boston | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Otis Elementary School East Boston | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| McKay K-8 School East Boston | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| East Boston Early Education Center East Boston | 1.3 mi | 9.8 |
| PARK STREET SCHOOL Boston | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Adams Elementary School East Boston | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Shurtleff Early Childhood Chelsea | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy Chelsea | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School East Boston | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02129 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$157,192
Median Home Value
$926,000
Median Rent
$2,258/mo
Population
19,994
College Educated
71.4%
Homeownership
49.6%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
36
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| Birch Meadow Reading, MA | 7.8 |
| Center Longmeadow, MA | 7.8 |
| Colegrove Park Elementary North Adams, MA | 7.8 |
| Daniel Butler Belmont, MA | 7.8 |
| John F Kennedy Canton, MA | 7.8 |
| Josiah Haynes Sudbury, MA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harvard-kent Elementary School
What grades does Harvard-kent Elementary School serve?
Harvard-kent Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harvard-kent Elementary School?
Harvard-kent Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard-kent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard-kent Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvard-kent Elementary School rank in MA?
Harvard-kent Elementary School ranks #387 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Harvard-kent Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvard-kent Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harvard-kent Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvard-kent Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harvard-kent Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harvard-kent Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvard-kent Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harvard-kent Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8358
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #26 of 109
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