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12 schools in East Boston

Massachusetts · Public K-12

East Boston, Massachusetts operates 12 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 5,921 students (around 493 per campus).

7-year change in East Boston

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,921
-459 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 13%
% Hispanic
81%
was 80%
% Black
4%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Adams Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06237
Alighieri Dante Montessori SchoolElementaryPK-06109
Bradley Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06292
East Boston Early Education CenterElementaryPK-01176
East Boston High SchoolHigh07-121,252
Excel Academy Charter SchoolHigh05-121,379
Guild Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06259
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06279
Mario Umana AcademyElementaryPK-08634
McKay K-8 SchoolElementaryPK-08640
O'Donnell Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06256
Otis Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06408

About East Boston

East Boston is an average-sized Massachusetts city in terms of public-school footprint, with 12 schools and 5,921 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 10 elementary, and 2 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,921 students, declined 7% from the 6,380 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for East Boston discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in East Boston, Massachusetts?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in East Boston, with a combined enrollment of about 5,921.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in East Boston?
East Boston has 10 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in East Boston?
Excel Academy Charter School is the largest public school in East Boston by enrollment, with approximately 1,379 students.
What school districts serve East Boston?
East Boston is served by 2 public school districts, including Boston, Excel Academy Charter.
What grade levels do public schools in East Boston cover?
Public schools in East Boston serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in East Boston?
1 of the 12 public schools in East Boston are charter schools.