Eliot School

Eliot School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
16 Charter St,  Boston, MA
Boston Public Schools
3.4
4.0
792 Students
A-
Niche Grade
The Eliot School is a public institution in Boston’s historic North End neighborhood — where Paul Revere began his famous ride. The Eliot School is one of the top-rated public schools in all of Boston. Considering that Boston is said to be the academic hub of America, this is no small feat. The Eliot is Boston’s oldest continuously run school. It began as the North Writing School in 1713 and officially became the John Eliot School in 1790. Several historically famous Bostonians attended this school, such as American patriots Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. Existing within the rich historical and cultural context of the North End, the Eliot draws upon its neighborhood to deliver an integrative and engaging education. The school takes full advantage of its urban location by partnering with a long list of community organizations, providing students with many educational resources and special programs. Some of these programs concentrate on the fine arts; others on recreation, music and Italian, to name just a few. The Eliot consists of three separate schools in three different North End locations: the Lower School on Charter Street for kindergarten and first grade, the Intermediate School on Salem Street for grades two to four, and the Upper School on Commercial Street for grades five to eight. In total, the Eliot serves 750 – 800 students a year.

School Details

Head of School
Traci Griffith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
9.6%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
63.5%
Hispanic
14.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.8%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
5.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 3 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/5/2019
This school helped me grow and meet a lot of people but everything involving parents, or fundraising were geared toward wealthy families, and the school didn't help me academically. Though i moved to an Exam school and i was used to the work load, due to the steppingstone program, I saw so many of my classmates that previously attend this school preform bad and get stressed a lot.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/27/2021
Las estrellas hablan solo. Hablan siempre con los ninos. Hagan muchas preguntas a los ninos.
5.0 parent
9/17/2017
Brand new building. Great teachers and Principal. Kids feel safe and challenged. Lot of enrichment programs (science, Italian, robotics, theater...). A great community downtown.
5.0 parent
4/2/2014
What can I say.... The Eliot is truly the BEST Public School in Boston! The extraordinary principal, Traci Griffith, has turned this school into an educational fountain flowing over with exceptional teachers , staff, and an overall outstanding school community. I am so grateful for this school and a...

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Eliot School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Boston, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 792 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Eliot School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,071,950. Discover additional schools in the area, like Josiah Quincy Upper School, Bunker Hill Community College, Charlestown High School, and more. Learn more about what Boston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eliot School.

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