Best Public Schools in Allston, MA (2025-26)

Best Allston Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 796 students in Allston, MA (there are , serving 556 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Allston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in Allston, MA are Gardner Pilot Academy, Jackson Mann and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Allston, MA public schools have an score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Allston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.

Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Allston, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Gardner Pilot Academy

(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
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30 Athol Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8365

Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Jackson Mann

(Math: 13% | Reading: 25% )
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40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8532

Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534

Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Allston, MA?

The top ranked public schools in Allston, MA include Gardner Pilot Academy, Jackson Mann and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing.

How many public schools are located in Allston?

3 public schools are located in Allston.

What percentage of students in Allston go to public school?

59% of all K-12 students in Allston are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Allston?

Allston public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Allston are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Allston include: Gardner Pilot Academy vs. Jackson Mann, Jackson Mann vs. Gardner Pilot Academy