Best High Schools in Allston, MA

High schools
4
Students
5,298
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Allston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Boston Latin School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students

2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

3. Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students

4. Brighton High School

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students

Best Middle Schools in Allston, MA

Middle schools
1
Students
251
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Allston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Putnam Avenue Upper School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Allston, MA

Elementary schools
3
Students
956
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Allston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Haggerty

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

2. Winship Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. Gardner Pilot Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Allston, MA

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

Community Factors

Allston, MA has a total population of 23,325 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Allston, MA

7,338

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Allston, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Allston, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,971 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Allston, MA

How many schools are in Allston, MA?

Allston, MA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,338 students in total.

How do schools in Allston perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in Allston score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Allston meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Allston?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Allston, MA

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  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Brighton, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cambridge, MA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Watertown, MA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Chestnut Hill, MA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Somerville, MA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Belmont, MA

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 61%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Boston, MA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Allston

Average SchoolGrade
D-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
19%
Avg projected
18%

1 of 1 schools in Allston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

D: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Allston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (1)