Public schools in East Boston, MA
12 open public schools with an address in East Boston, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,921
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of East Boston public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in East Boston, MA: 10 elementary, 2 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,921 students, an average of 493 per school. The largest campus is Excel Academy Charter School (1,379 students), and the largest elementary school is McKay K-8 School (640).
Boston operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving East Boston
Elementary schools in East Boston
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 237 | 7.1:1 | |
| Alighieri Dante Montessori School Boston | PK–06 | 109 | 9.4:1 | |
| Bradley Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 292 | 10.8:1 | |
| East Boston Early Education Center Boston | PK–01 | 176 | 11.3:1 | |
| Guild Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 259 | 8.8:1 | |
| Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 279 | 10.9:1 | |
| Mario Umana Academy Boston | PK–08 | 634 | 10.1:1 | |
| McKay K-8 School Boston | PK–08 | 640 | 9.5:1 | |
| O'Donnell Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 256 | 10.3:1 | |
| Otis Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 408 | 13.4:1 |
High schools in East Boston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Boston High School Boston | 07–12 | 1,252 | 11.5:1 | |
| Excel Academy Charter School Excel Academy Charter (District) · Charter | 05–12 | 1,379 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic80.6%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 East Boston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,921 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Boston
How many public schools are in East Boston, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in East Boston: 10 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 5,921 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Boston?
Schools with an address in East Boston belong to 2 education agencies, led by Boston (11 schools), Excel Academy Charter (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in East Boston?
Excel Academy Charter School reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Boston, with 1,379 students in 2024–25 (grades 05–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Boston?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in East Boston are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Boston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Boston public schools is 10.6:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in East Boston guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities