Philbrick Elementary School

Philbrick Elementary School is a regular public school in Roslindale, Massachusetts, serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. With 132 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, the school runs small — a practical advantage that shows up clearly in the data. Philbrick earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, rated Exceptional.

The standout figure is growth: a perfect 10.0, meaning students here advance faster than virtually all of their Massachusetts peers. That trajectory lifts Philbrick to #39 out of 1,791 public schools statewide, placing it in the top 2% — outperforming 98% of Massachusetts public schools. Among the state's 1,022 elementary schools, it ranks #28, a result that holds across every comparison frame applied.

Locally, Philbrick sits at #2 of 7 public schools in Roslindale. Its academic score of 7.0 reflects solid tested proficiency, but the growth score is where the school separates itself. For families who want to understand not just where students score today but how fast they are moving, Philbrick makes one of the strongest cases in the city.

With an enrollment of 132 students, Philbrick Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Philbrick Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.