Excellent
#200 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 11% in state
Otis Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
218 Marion Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
402
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#200 of 1,793
In East Boston
#4 of 12
public schools
In district
#16 of 109
Boston
Academic growth
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Otis Elementary School
Elementary School in East Boston · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Otis Elementary School
Otis Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Boston, MA, part of Boston. Otis Elementary School serves approximately 402 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Otis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Otis Elementary School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Otis Elementary School — Students at Otis Elementary School score 42% 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: 8.9/10.
How Otis Elementary School Compares
See how Otis Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
218 Marion Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Otis Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Boston Early Education Center (rated 9.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eliot K-8 Innovation School (rated 9.7/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Boston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alighieri Dante Montessori School (rated 9.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Boston, see our East Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School East Boston | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| O'Donnell Elementary School East Boston | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Alighieri Dante Montessori School East Boston | 0.3 mi | 9.6 |
| East Boston Early Education Center East Boston | 0.4 mi | 9.8 |
| McKay K-8 School East Boston | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| East Boston High School East Boston | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| EAST BOSTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL East Boston | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Mario Umana Academy East Boston | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Adams Elementary School East Boston | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Shurtleff Early Childhood Chelsea | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Excel Academy Charter School East Boston | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea Chelsea | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy Chelsea | 1.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Clark Avenue School Chelsea | 1.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston | 1.2 mi | 9.7 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| SEAPORT ACADEMY Chelsea | 1.4 mi | — |
| Harvard-Kent Elementary School Charlestown | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Chelsea High Chelsea | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,079
Median Home Value
$680,000
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
Population
44,124
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
28.6%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
34.9
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Ayers/Ryal Side School Beverly, MA | 8.5 |
| Broadmeadow Needham, MA | 8.5 |
| Edward P. Boland School Springfield, MA | 8.5 |
| George R Martin Seekonk, MA | 8.5 |
| Liberty Braintree, MA | 8.5 |
| M Norcross Stratton Arlington, MA | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Otis Elementary School
What grades does Otis Elementary School serve?
Otis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otis Elementary School rank in MA?
Otis Elementary School ranks #200 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Otis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Otis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otis Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Otis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otis 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
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8372
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #16 of 109
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