Florida Ruffin Ridley

Florida Ruffin Ridley School serves Brookline students in grades K-8.

Florida Ruffin Ridley

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

345 Harvard St, Brookline, MA

Coolidge Corner Neighborhood

Public Schools of Brookline

830 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Buller

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
65%

Reading Proficiency
65%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

65%

Math Proficiency

65%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

201:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.1%

Male

48.8%

White

57%

Asian or Pacific Islander

16.8%

Two or more races

10.9%

Hispanic

10%

Black

5.2%

School Rankings

#28 Best Public MS in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

11/1/2024

My son had the worse life experience !! I will never recommend this school for American kids with Arab ethnicity !!! Racism is huge there and they won’t care about those kids !!! We are so DISGUSTED !! Our son suffered from a Severe depression while he was there for just one month and he’s only 10 y...

5.0 parent

8/13/2024

My kid did 2 years there going into 3rd. She had a great experience so far both socially and academically. The social drama was resolved via the teacher with no lasting issues. Was lucky to have great teachers. Facilities are amazing. Only thing to add would be more enrichment via the maker room the...

5.0 parent

2/17/2020

excellent for fifth graders, Classmates are kind to each other

5.0 parent

12/8/2018

Amazing school with great teachers and terrific spirit

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Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

Richard Hornblower

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

(339) 666-1029

82 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$560,000 Price

Richard Hornblower
Elissa Rogovin

Hammond Residential Real Estate

(339) 210-1090

37 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$395,000 Price

Elissa Rogovin
Robert Cohen

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

(781) 694-6127

74 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,503,000 Price

Robert Cohen
Arman Mavai

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

(781) 317-6094

49 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

$3.9M - $4M Price Range

Arman Mavai
The Annette Given Team

The Charles Realty

(339) 666-4063

67 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$2,500,000 Price

The Annette Given Team
Allison Avramovich

Sumner Realty LLC

(781) 725-6991

19 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

$1.7M - $1.8M Price Range

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Attendance Zone

Explore this Neighborhood Coolidge Corner

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List Price Range

$550K - $4.5M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,338,146

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

64%

Average Household Income

$140,868

% of College Grads

84.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

3,536 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

27.1%

Homes for Sale

$3,850,000

4 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,278 Sq Ft

63-65 Green St
Unit 1
New 20 days ago

Welcome to 63-65 Green Street Unit 1. This rarely available first-floor unit truly has it all. Enjoy exceptional amenities designed for today’s modern lifestyle which include private outdoor space, direct elevator access to two garage parking spaces, and abundant natural light. Crafted with top-tier...

Mona and Shari Wiener Hammond Residential Real Estate

$2,875,000

Land
6,969 Sq Ft Lot

28 Winslow Rd
New 14 days ago

Rarely available 6,900 +/- sf lot (currently has a 4,000+ sf single family home on it) in premier location in the heart of it all, minutes to Coolidge Corner, major universities and the MBTA Green Line. Ultra-desirable T-5 zoning for two-family useage. Ideal opportunity to bring your decorative touc...

Todd Glaskin Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

$2,995,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,730 Sq Ft

116 Thorndike St
Unit 2
New 9 days ago

A breathtaking, gut-renovated luxury condominium in the coveted heart of Coolidge Corner. This stunning, sun-drenched residence showcases an expansive open-concept layout, soaring ceilings, and exceptional architectural detail throughout. The sleek, state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen features top-of-th...

Karen Kennedy Hammond Residential Real Estate

$4,299,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,397 Sq Ft

85 Naples Rd
New 16 days ago

Ideally located in Brookline’s coveted Coolidge Corner, this exquisite to-the-studs renovation marks the confluence of modern luxury, architectural elegance, and historic charm. Stunning millwork, turrets and copper gutters evoke timeless style, while a private elevator provides effortless access ac...

Elisabeth Preis Compass

$4,650,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,006 Sq Ft

38 Stedman St
Unit 38A
New 24 days ago

Stunning 3,006 SF, four-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhouse delivering three levels of luxury living, plus an additional unfinished lower level, and the ease of a private elevator serving all four floors. The open-concept main level features 10' ceilings and a showpiece chef’s kitchen with Taj Mahal Quartzi...

Nathan Klairmont Concept Properties

$2,700,000

6 Beds
3 Baths
4,605 Sq Ft

62 Fuller St
New 2 days ago

Well-maintained circa-1900 Colonial Revival in the heart of Coolidge Corner, owned by the same family for many years. Classic architectural details include original millwork, high ceilings, hardwood floors, leaded stained-glass windows, and multiple fireplaces. Updated heating and hot water systems....

Michael Rothstein Hammond Residential Real Estate

$4,299,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,397 Sq Ft

85 Naples Rd
Unit 1
New 16 days ago

Elisabeth Preis Compass

$3,650,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,750 Sq Ft

63-65 Green St
Unit PH-3
New 20 days ago

Welcome to 63 -65 Green Street Unit PH 3. Experience luxury living in this newly constructed floor-through penthouse, ideally located in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Sunlight streams through expansive windows, illuminating a stunning residence with a thoughtfully designed floor plan, premium finish...

Mona and Shari Wiener Hammond Residential Real Estate

$2,500,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,663 Sq Ft

116 Thorndike St
Unit 1
New 2 days ago

Karen Kennedy Hammond Residential Real Estate

$3,325,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,056 Sq Ft

14 Green St
Unit PH1

2025 NEW CONSTRUCTION in Coolidge Corner. PH-1, 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths, 2056 SF, Single Level Living. Elevator + 2 Covered Garage Parking. Experienced Architect, Designer & Build Team. 4 PRIVATE Outdoor Areas! EXCLUSIVE ROOF DECK, "600SF" has Gas, Water, Electric. VIEWS to Back Bay are SERENE&PEACEFUL. Y...

Collin Bray Century 21 Cityside

$1,400,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,826 Sq Ft

21 Green St
Unit 3
New 6 days ago

A rare opportunity to own a sun-drenched, oversized condo just steps from the heart of Coolidge Corner. Highlights of this elegant 1,800+ sq. ft. 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit include a spacious living rm with bay windows and adjacent dining rm featuring original tall wainscotting and built-in dish cupboar...

Livian Massachusetts Team Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack

$1,895,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,163 Sq Ft

125 Crowninshield Rd
Unit 125

Single-family alternative. Private entrance, 2-car side-by-side garage parking! Lives like a single. Rarely available. Two-level townhouse on a tree-lined one-way street with a 2-car side-by-side garage parking included. A gracious and spacious home that has soaring high ceilings, with an abundance ...

Sheila White Compass

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Homes for Rent

$9,999 per month

7 Beds
3 Baths
3,428 Sq Ft

12 Naples Rd
Unit House
Brookline, MA

Stunning 7-Bedroom 3 Bathroom Victorian House in the heart of Coolidge Corner, Brookline! Experience historic charm blended with modern convenience in this newly renovated Victorian gem, located in the heart of Coolidge Corner, Brookline. This spacious 7-bedroom home features updated utilities, a br...

Nikolas Goulas

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

(617) 297-9748

$6,100 per month

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,701 Sq Ft

157 Thorndike St
Unit 1
Brookline, MA

Available 9/1- Sunny and spacious 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment with private outdoor space available for rent in amazing Brookline Coolidge Corner location. Cozy living room with beautiful wood beams and decorative fireplace, large eat in kitchen, covered deck off the kitchen and separate balcony...

Victoria Tran Slomiak

Lineage Realty Group

(617) 381-4046

$2,491 - $7,442 per month

Pelham Hall
Studio - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
284+ Sq Ft

1284 Beacon St
Brookline, MA

In the heart of Brooklines Coolidge Corner, a storied era keeps unfolding boldly and vivaciously at a profoundly original, marquee-era landmark. With brilliantly restored architecture, reinvented floor plans, new luxurious finishes, and upscale amenities, this is where place and time are curated int...

$3,475 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
640 Sq Ft

40 Centre St
Unit 205
Brookline, MA

Introducing 40 Centre Street, Coolidge Corner’s newest luxury rental offering. There are only a handful of 1 bed units remaining. Featuring oversized windows, efficient open layouts, in-unit laundry, central heat and cooling, and premium kitchen finishes with full appliance packages. Building amenit...

Marika and Adam Real Estate Group Hammond Residential Real Estate

$2,600 - $3,800 per month

Dexter Park
1 - 2 Beds
1.5 Baths
589+ Sq Ft

175 Freeman St
Brookline, MA

One of Brookline’s premier apartment communities, Dexter Park is located in a historic corner of town, with easy access to public transportation, Downtown Boston, Cambridge, Longwood Medical Center, Coolidge Corner and Boston University. At Dexter Park we are committed to providing our residents the...

$3,500 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
670 Sq Ft

40 Centre St
Unit 308
Brookline, MA

Now leasing at 40 Centre Street: only a few one-bedrooms remain. Located moments from Coolidge Corner’s shops, dining, and Green Line station. Units feature central HVAC, large windows, modern lighting, in-unit laundry, and thoughtfully designed kitchens with high-end cabinetry and appliances. The b...

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$3,200 - $9,000 per month

Apartment for Rent
2 - 6 Beds
1-2 Baths
9,999 Sq Ft

330 Saint Paul St
Brookline, MA

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$3,550 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
670 Sq Ft

40 Centre St
Unit 408
Brookline, MA

Marika and Adam Real Estate Group Hammond Residential Real Estate

$2,250 - $4,300 per month

Babcock Street Apartments, 222-230
Studio - 2 Beds
1 Bath
408+ Sq Ft

222-230 Babcock St
Brookline, MA

An unbeatable location at the crossroads of Brookline & Boston, the residences at 222-230 Babcock offer the ultimate in convenience and access to the city. These garden-style apartments are located on a mildly-trafficked side street that’s just half a block from Commonwealth Avenue and the MBTA Gree...

$3,550 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
640 Sq Ft

40 Centre St
Unit 506
Brookline, MA

Marika and Adam Real Estate Group Hammond Residential Real Estate

$2,300 - $3,600 per month

Babcock-Parkman Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
680+ Sq Ft

53-63 Parkman St
Brookline, MA

Proximity, comfort, and convenience define the residences at 110 Babcock and 53-63 Parkman Streets. Located just three blocks from Coolidge Corner and one block from The Devotion School, residents also enjoy quick and easy access to the MBTA Green line (both B&C), Commonwealth Avenue, and Beacon Str...

$2,500 per month

1 Bed
1 Bath
9,999 Sq Ft

60 Parkman St
Unit A1
Brookline, MA

This charming and bright one bedroom rental is well located just off of Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner. This well appointed home features ample living and storage space, a recently updated kitchen, common laundry and bike storage. Located on the first floor, you're just steps from Coolidge Corner,...

Ryan Clunan Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Brookline High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Boston Arts Academy

Public

Boston Latin School

7th to 12th
Public

A+

Knyvet Square

Picnic Area

Lawton Playground

Basketball
Trails
Playground

Coolidge Park

Picnic Area
Playground

Pierce School Playground

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails

Hall's Pond Sanctuary

Trails

Longwood Playground

Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Trails

Amory Park & Playground

Lake
Picnic Area
Tennis

Griggs Park

Picnic Area
Trails

Mason Square

Multi-Purpose Field

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Massachusetts Norfolk County Brookline 02446 Coolidge Corner

Florida Ruffin Ridley is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Brookline, MA and is served by the Public Schools of Brookline in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 830 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Florida Ruffin Ridley 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 $1,338,146. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brookline High School, Boston Arts Academy, Boston Latin School, and more. Learn more about what Brookline has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Florida Ruffin Ridley.

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