John A Bishop

25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John A Bishop ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John A Bishop ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

John A Bishop's student population of 391 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

John A Bishop ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A Bishop is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#97 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
41%
70-74%
44%
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John A Bishop's ranking?
John A Bishop is ranked #97 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John A Bishop often compared to?
John A Bishopis often viewed alongside schools like Brackett, M Norcross Stratton, Thompson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John A Bishop?
391 students attend John A Bishop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John A Bishop students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A Bishop?
John A Bishop has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John A Bishop offer ?
John A Bishop offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John A Bishop part of?
John A Bishop is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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