2024 Best Schools in the Boston Area

#75 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Field Elementary School

Weston Public Schools, MA,

4-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Field School is a close knit 4th and 5th Grade school. This is my first year with the Weston Field School community and I really like the impact that I see for myself in the future as a school....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 263,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#109 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Woodland Elementary School

Weston Public Schools, MA,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 284,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#121 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

John D. Hardy Elementary School

Wellesley Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The school is wonderful because of the teachers. Each year, the teachers have been stronger than the last. They worked double time during the pandemic and have really made our kids excited about....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 213,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#158 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Bowman Elementary School

Lexington Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The curriculum is complete with all core subjects being taught with many application projects such as interviews of friends and family for social studies. Many life skills such as group work is also....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 430,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#206 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Lexington Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I liked the way they take time to help you 1 on 1, there is a lot of diversity, and they don't just tell you how to things, they walk you through how it works.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 623,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#209 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Ward Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Newton Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Incredibly supportive teachers, who are warm and skilled. A diverse and rich curriculum. My child loves going to school!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 213,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#229 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Mason Rice Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Newton Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Terrific! Becoming increasingly overcrowded (bigger class sizes) but the teachers are simply the best!!!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 337,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#299 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

South Hampton Barnard School

Public School,

SOUTH HAMPTON, NH,

K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 86,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#305 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Elmwood School

Blue checkmark.

Hopkinton Public Schools, MA,

2-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 622,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#326 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Daniel Butler School

Belmont Public Schools, MA,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Best elementary school over ever seen absolutely incredible for children... I certainly loved and am now a rich CEO.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 332,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#330 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Hopkins Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Hopkinton Public Schools, MA,

4-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 609,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#332 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Heath School

Public Schools of Brookline, MA,

PK, K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I went to Heath School for grades K - 7, and I overall had a okay experience there. 6th grade was my best year, as during the COVID-19 shutdown, I became very close to a Maths teacher who used to...However, in 7th grade, after she had stopped working at the school, I found out that I could not keep in touch with her because of a rule, which made me feel very sad, as I miss her..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 457,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#350 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Lawrence School

Public Schools of Brookline, MA,

K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I went here 10 years ago for elementary school only. It was neat. A lot of the teachers were skilled and really cared about their jobs, and the resources to support me when I had a mental health...I learned everything I needed to be prepared for higher grades here, and some extra things. Lots of reading time, solid music classes. The only real weak point was the Spanish program.Also, the student body was surprisingly diverse, given the area..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 592,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#354 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Vinson-Owen Elementary School

Winchester Public Schools, MA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 411,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#396 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Hunnewell Elementary School

Wellesley Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter goes to Hunnewell and loves it! The teachers are caring and attentive and she has flourished both socially and academically. It's a great community!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 218,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#414 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Countryside Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Newton Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The staff is outstanding. My child has a number of learning disabilities and they have gone above and beyond to support her. She is flourishing. The building is old but it will be getting a new....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 372,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#423 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Pierce School

Public Schools of Brookline, MA,

K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Pierce School provides an impeccable environment for high-level learning. It gives its students a competitive space to learn from not just the teacher but their peers. I enjoy every moment of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 721,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#448 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Mary Lee Burbank School

Belmont Public Schools, MA,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We moved to the Burbank district last year (spring of 2020) when my kids were in 2nd and 4th grade and they have never been happier in school. Both of their teachers are absolutely excellent, and...The one misgiving I hav is that foreign language is not offered until 6th grade. This is nothing short of a terrible waste; children's brains are primed to learn language at younger ages and early....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 354,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#472 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Joseph Estabrook Elementary School

Lexington Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 524,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#477 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Carlisle School

Public School,

CARLISLE, MA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 615,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#479 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Albert S. Woodward Memorial School

Southborough Public Schools, MA,

2-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 269,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#489 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Winn Brook School

Belmont Public Schools, MA,

K-4,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Winn Brook is a walkable school with a great approach to learning. The teachers truly are invested in the students and their development. All three of my children had an amazing experIence at this....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 421,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#511 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Roger E. Wellington School

Belmont Public Schools, MA,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 558,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#527 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Loker Elementary School

Wayland Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 374,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#562 Best Public Elementary Schools in America.

Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School

Wellesley Public Schools, MA,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Great school for getting kids prepared to get degrees and do something with their lives. Learned so much that I use still to this day!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 265,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,