Josiah Quincy Elementary School serves prekindergarten through fifth grade, providing a rigorous academic program for roughly 750 students living within and near the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston.
A unique feature of this Elementary School is that it offers Mandarin language instruction for all students. Native English-speaking children have the rare opportunity to learn the second most spoken language in the world from a young age. The school also offers a Sheltered English Immersion program for children who are learning the English language. Josiah Quincy Elementary prides itself on the diversity of its student body and welcomes the rich cultural influences that the surrounding neighborhood provides.
One of the advantages of being in a major metropolitan area is that the school is able to partner with many Boston institutions, universities and organizations. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Program, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Longy School of Music and Tufts University are just a few to name. There are a variety of unique before- and after-school programs as well.
Founded in 1847, Josiah Quincy Elementary has a deep historical significance to Chinatown and the city of Boston as a whole. Their philosophy is a holistic approach to education that instills virtues of integrity, respect and self-discipline.
Josiah Quincy Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
885 Washington St,
Boston, MA
Boston Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Cynthia Soo Hoo
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.43
Niche Grade
B
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.43
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Reading Proficiency
49%
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Math Proficiency
62%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
61
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Full Time Teachers
61
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
22%
State Average
8%
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Science
10%
State Average
8%
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.5%
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Male
49.5%
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Asian
47.7%
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White
21.4%
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Black
12.1%
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Hispanic
10.4%
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Two or more races
8.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/11/2024
My experience at Josiah Quincy School was okay. I think that some of the teachers there are great. Sometimes fights break out which is not good and makes the school feel less safe to be in. The place is pretty old and sort of smells. The breakfast and lunch is not great but its free so I can't really complain.
7/31/2018
I liked that everyone who you came into contact with at Josiah Quincy School is someone that you can always remember and gain a relationship with no matter how long after the interaction was.
7/27/2016
What makes this school so unique is that it is so small and it feels like everyone that goes here is family. If we fail, we all fail together!
GreatSchools Reviews
10/6/2017
This is my son's second year at the Quincy Elementary School and I continue to be more and more impressed with it. The school administration goes over and above to create a compassionate student body and the students pride themselves on their ability to portray the school wide F.I.R.E. values - Focu...
5/2/2015
My sister is a student of this school and I would just like to say that I think she could do better in another school. Everyday she comes home with homework she either doesn't know how to do it or is poorly finishing. She is in the second grade currently and I the brother has to put up with helping...
9/17/2014
This school has excellent academic standards and rigor -- as well as and an opportunity for kids to partake in a variety of Physical Education modes - including swimming from 2nd Grade up.
5/13/2014
My wife and I are parents of a K2 student now at the JQS, and we couldn't be happier. Our son had been in Montessori pre-school programs, and we were concerned with how he would handle the transition. In short, the experience has been great. The facilities and programs at the JQS are excellent. We'v...
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Average Home Value
$903,196
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
88%
Average Household Income
$106,896
% of College Grads
51.2%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,953 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
73.3%
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Parks in this Area
One Greenway Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mary Soo Hoo Park
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- Playground
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Josiah Quincy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Boston, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 711 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Josiah Quincy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43. The average SAT score is 1090. The average home value in this area is $903,196. Discover additional schools in the area, like City on a Hill Charter Public School, Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Manville School, and more. Learn more about what Boston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Josiah Quincy Elementary School.