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Best Schools in Central, Boston, MA
Central, Boston, MA has 8 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,648 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Central meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Central, Boston, MA
The top high schools in Central, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quincy Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 530 Students
2. Snowden International High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
3. Charlestown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Central, Boston, MA
The top elementary schools in Central, 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. Warren-prescott K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students
3. Quincy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students
4. Condon K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 635 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Central, Boston, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Central, Boston, MA has a total population of 21,469 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Central, 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 Central, Boston, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Central, Boston, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Central, 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 Central, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Central, Boston, MA
How many schools are in Central, Boston, MA?
Central, Boston, MA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,648 students in total.
How do schools in Central perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Central score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Central meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Central?
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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 25%
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