Elementary Schools in Arlington

Summary:

The 7 elementary schools located in Arlington, Massachusetts serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are consistently ranked among the top performers in the state. These schools excel in academic achievement, with several standout institutions that rank exceptionally high on statewide assessments.

The John A Bishop, Hardy, and Peirce elementary schools are the top performers in the district, ranking 35th, 79th, and 53rd out of 916 schools in Massachusetts, respectively. These schools boast 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and impressive proficiency rates, with over 70% of students meeting or exceeding state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Across the Arlington elementary schools, students benefit from low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.4 to 13.2 students per teacher, and equitable per-student spending, which averages around $16,800. The district's commitment to diversity is also evident, with a range of racial and ethnic backgrounds represented in the student populations. Overall, the Arlington elementary schools provide a high-quality education that prepares students for continued academic success.

District Detail

869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476

(781) 316-3501

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,987

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brackett	Public	K-5	66 Eastern Avenue	Arlington	02476	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 316-3705	425	34	12.6		295 (69.4%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.4%)	41 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (14.6%)	88.5	94^th of 916 public elementary schools	89.7%		87.7	101^st of 928 public elementary schools	89.1%	7	74.6	62.5	59.4	64.8	65.7	67.2	60.8	64.0	78.4	78.4	$16,088	$621	$15,467
Cyrus E Dallin	Public	K-5	185 Florence Avenue	Arlington	02476	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 316-3722	415	35	11.9		277 (66.7%)	6 (1.4%)	30 (7.2%)	53 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.8%)	83.4	138^th of 916 public elementary schools	84.9%		90.4	70^th of 928 public elementary schools	92.5%	68	56.3	69.6	61.5	62.5	55.4	69.6	64.6	63.4	59.8	59.8	$17,108	$403	$16,705
Hardy	Public	K-5	52 Lake Street	Arlington	02474	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 316-3781	397	35	11.4		256 (64.5%)	13 (3.3%)	25 (6.3%)	56 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.6%)	89.6	79^th of 916 public elementary schools	91.4%		88.6	88^th of 928 public elementary schools	90.5%	9	69.6	54.0	69.8	65.1	73.2	64.0	68.3	68.6	74.6	74.6	$17,241	$780	$16,461
John A Bishop	Public	K-5	25 Columbia Road	Arlington	02474	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 316-3791	401	33	12.0		264 (65.8%)	11 (2.7%)	22 (5.5%)	55 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.2%)	93.7	35^th of 916 public elementary schools	96.2%		94.7	24^th of 928 public elementary schools	97.4%	11	66.2	61.3	81.4	70.1	71.9	75.8	81.2	76.4	82.6	82.6	$17,246	$736	$16,510
M Norcross Stratton	Public	K-5	180 Mountain Avenue	Arlington	02174	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 316-3754	435	37	11.8		273 (62.8%)	14 (3.2%)	27 (6.2%)	73 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.8%)	87.9	101^st of 916 public elementary schools	89.0%		86.7	115^th of 928 public elementary schools	87.6%	14	61.6	56.3	65.7	61.0	68.5	63.3	74.3	68.5	77.1	77.1	$16,846	$836	$16,010
Peirce	Public	K-5	85 Park Avenue Ext	Arlington	02174	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 316-3736	364	28	13.2		230 (63.2%)	19 (5.2%)	34 (9.3%)	56 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.3%)	91.9	53^rd of 916 public elementary schools	94.2%		86.1	121^st of 928 public elementary schools	87.0%	68	72.1	69.8	56.1	66.1	73.8	75.0	71.4	73.4	79.6	79.6	$17,743	$713	$17,030
Thompson	Public	K-5	187 Everett Street	Arlington	02474	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 316-3768	502	40	12.7		315 (62.7%)	27 (5.4%)	44 (8.8%)	64 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.0%)	88.7	89^th of 916 public elementary schools	90.3%		84	146^th of 928 public elementary schools	84.3%	57	65.5	68.3	73.2	68.8	60.2	69.1	67.6	65.5	68.5	68.5	$16,024	$725	$15,298

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Belmont	1.29 mi	7	6^th
Medford	1.74 mi	8	225^th
Winchester	1.93 mi	7	22^nd
Somerville	1.97 mi	11	216^th
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)	2.35 mi	1	3^rd

Elementary Schools in Arlington

District Detail

John A Bishop

Peirce

Hardy

Thompson

Brackett

M Norcross Stratton

Cyrus E Dallin

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