For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,130 students in Chestnut Hill, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,535 private students). 42% of all K-12 students in Chestnut Hill, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chestnut Hill, MA are Roland Hayes and Edith C Baker. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chestnut Hill, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Chestnut Hill have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chestnut Hill, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roland Hayes
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Eliot Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Edith C Baker
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Rank: n/an/a
194 Grove Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 713-5471
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 713-5471
Grades: PK
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chestnut Hill, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Chestnut Hill, MA include Roland Hayes and Edith C Baker.
How many public schools are located in Chestnut Hill?
3 public schools are located in Chestnut Hill.
What percentage of students in Chestnut Hill go to public school?
42% of all K-12 students in Chestnut Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chestnut Hill?
Chestnut Hill public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chestnut Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chestnut Hill include: Edith C Baker vs. Roland Hayes, Roland Hayes vs. Edith C Baker
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