Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boylston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boylston Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Boylston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boylston Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
12%
25%

Black
2%
10%

White
79%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boylston Elementary School's ranking?
Boylston Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Boylston Elementary School?
336 students attend Boylston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Boylston Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boylston Elementary School?
Boylston Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boylston Elementary School offer ?
Boylston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boylston Elementary School part of?
Boylston Elementary School is part of Berlin-Boylston School District.
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