For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,602 students in Brookline, MA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Brookline, MA are Pierce, William H Lincoln and Lawrence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookline, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brookline have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brookline, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Grades: K-8
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
William H Lincoln
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Grades: K-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Francis Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4303
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4303
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Michael Driscoll
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
John D Runkle
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Druce Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 852 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brookline, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brookline, MA include Pierce, William H Lincoln and Lawrence. Brookline has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brookline?
6 public elementary schools are located in Brookline.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookline?
Brookline public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brookline are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brookline include: Florida Ruffin Ridley School vs. Lawrence, William H Lincoln vs. Pierce, Lawrence vs. Pierce
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