For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,004 students in East Boston, MA (there are , serving 240 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in East Boston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in East Boston, MA are Bradley Elementary School, Excel Academy Charter School and Otis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Boston, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in East Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Beachview Road
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8422
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8422
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Moore Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
Grades: 5-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #33.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 Marion Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8372
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8372
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Alighieri Dante Montessori School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37 Gove Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8529
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8529
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webster Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8383
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
East Boston High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 White Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
Grades: 7-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #77.
East Boston Early Education Center
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Grove Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-6456
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-6456
Grades: PK-1
| 196 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
343 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8466
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8466
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
Guild Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Leyden Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8523
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #1010.
O'donnell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Trenton Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8454
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8454
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckay K-8 School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Cottage Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1212.
Mario Umana Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
East Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooke Charter School East Boston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
94 Horace Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Excel Academy Charter School - Boston Ii (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1150 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
Grades: 5-6
| 112 students
312 Border St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Boston, MA?
The top ranked public schools in East Boston, MA include Bradley Elementary School, Excel Academy Charter School and Otis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in East Boston?
12 public schools are located in East Boston.
What percentage of students in East Boston go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in East Boston are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Boston?
East Boston public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Boston include: Mario Umana Academy vs. Mckay K-8 School, Mckay K-8 School vs. Mario Umana Academy
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