Best Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay, Boston, MA has a total of 23 schools including 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 9,943 students attend Back Bay, Boston, MA schools. On average, schools in Back Bay score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Back Bay don't meet expectations.

Best High Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay, Boston, MA has 9 high schools with 4,950 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 Back Bay score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Back Bay underperform expectations.

1. Boston Latin School

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students

2. Quincy Upper School

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 530 Students

3. Snowden International High School

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

4. Charlestown High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students

5. Carter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 26 Students

6. Boston Adult Tech Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Boston • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 121 Students

Best Middle Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay, Boston, MA has 4 middle schools with 1,841 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 Back Bay score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Back Bay meet expectations.

1. Vassal Lane Upper School

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay, Boston, MA has 10 elementary schools with 3,152 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 Back Bay score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Back Bay underperform expectations.

1. Eliot K-8 Innovation School

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students

2. 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

3. Morse

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

4. Quincy Elementary School

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students

5. Fletcher/maynard Academy

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students

6. Hurley K-8 School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students

7. Kennedy-longfellow

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students

8. Blackstone Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 537 Students

9. Kingsley Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kingsley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students

10. Kingsley Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kingsley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Back Bay, Boston, MA

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

Community Factors

Back Bay, Boston, MA has a total population of 25,945 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Back Bay, Boston, MA

9,943

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

36.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

8.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

28.91 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Back Bay, Boston, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Back Bay, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Back Bay, Boston, MA

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South End, Boston, MA

Actual Test Scores: 21%
Projected Test Scores: 28%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Central, Boston, MA

Actual Test Scores: 30%
Projected Test Scores: 40%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

Actual Test Scores: 36%
Projected Test Scores: 44%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

MIT, Cambridge, MA

Actual Test Scores: 51%
Projected Test Scores: 45%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA

Actual Test Scores: 50%
Projected Test Scores: 44%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Actual Test Scores: 41%
Projected Test Scores: 41%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

Area IV, Cambridge, MA

Actual Test Scores: 43%
Projected Test Scores: 39%
Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Dock Square, Boston, MA

Actual Test Scores: 38%
Projected Test Scores: 43%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA

Actual Test Scores: 43%
Projected Test Scores: 41%
Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA

Actual Test Scores: 50%
Projected Test Scores: 41%
Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations