Best High Schools in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA has 14 high schools with 10,492 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Allston-Brighton score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Allston-Brighton don't meet expectations.

1. Newton North High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students

2. Brookline High

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2087 Students

3. Boston Latin School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students

4. Cambridge Rindge And Latin

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

5. Lyon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

6. Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 476 Students

7. Brighton High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students

Best Middle Schools in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA has 10 middle schools with 4,497 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Allston-Brighton score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Allston-Brighton meet expectations.

1. Bigelow Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

2. Putnam Avenue Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA has 7 elementary schools with 1,959 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Allston-Brighton score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Allston-Brighton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Heath

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students

2. John Ward

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students

3. John D Runkle

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students

4. Michael Driscoll

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students

5. Martin Luther King Jr.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students

6. Underwood

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students

7. Florida Ruffin Ridley School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 851 Students

8. Amigos School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students

9. Morse

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students

10. Winship Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA has a total population of 71,075 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

18,204

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

18.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

14.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,958 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Allston-Brighton, Brighton, MA

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Washington Square, Brookline, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Faneuil, Brighton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brookline Village Commercial District, Brookline, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Riverside, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations