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.
Eliot School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
16 Charter St,
Boston, MA
Boston Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Traci Griffith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
72%
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Math Proficiency
72%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
59
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Full Time Teachers
59
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
27%
State Average
8%
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Science
19%
State Average
8%
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.7%
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Female
45.3%
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White
63.5%
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Hispanic
16%
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Asian
7.8%
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Two or more races
7.2%
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Black
5.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/29/2023
It has been a while since I left the Eliot, but it was the best education years of my life. All the teachers were enthusiastic and truly cared about students. I heard some people complain about the admin, but there is not much in my experience with dealing with the admin. The students were so nice and it was great how the majority of my friends at the Eliot lived within close distance. I really hope for the best for this school, it gave me so much and I hope this team keeps it up
GreatSchools Reviews
2/27/2021
Las estrellas hablan solo. Hablan siempre con los ninos. Hagan muchas preguntas a los ninos.
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.
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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Eliot School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,052,925. 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.