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Best Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA
Back Bay, Boston, MA has 20 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,115 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Back Bay meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA
The top high schools in Back Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boston Latin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students
2. Quincy Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 530 Students
3. Snowden International High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
4. Charlestown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students
5. Carter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 26 Students
6. Boston Adult Tech Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 121 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA
The top elementary schools in Back Bay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eliot K-8 Innovation School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students
2. Quincy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students
3. Hurley K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students
4. Tobin K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
5. Blackstone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 537 Students
6. Kingsley Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
7. The Advent School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Advent School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 194 Students
8. Kingsley Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
9. Learning Project Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Learning Project Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 118 Students
10. Park Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Park Street School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 239 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
36.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Back Bay, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Back Bay, Boston, MA
How many schools are in Back Bay, Boston, MA?
Back Bay, Boston, MA has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,115 students in total.
How do schools in Back Bay perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Back Bay score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Back Bay meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Back Bay?
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.
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