For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 839 students in Charlestown, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlestown, MA are Warren-prescott K-8 School and Harvard-kent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charlestown, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren-prescott K-8 School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 School Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Grades: PK-8
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Harvard-kent Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Charlestown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Grades: 7-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charlestown, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlestown, MA include Warren-prescott K-8 School and Harvard-kent Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlestown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Charlestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Charlestown include: Harvard-kent Elementary School vs. Warren-prescott K-8 School, Warren-prescott K-8 School vs. Harvard-kent Elementary School
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