Best Somerville Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,844 students in Somerville, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerville, MA are Benjamin G Brown, John F Kennedy and West Somerville Neighborhood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerville, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerville, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin G Brown
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
West Somerville Neighborhood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
E Somerville Community
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Arthur D Healey
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Meacham Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Somerville, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
42 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Gr: 1-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1060 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Minority enrollment: 30%
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Somerville, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerville, MA include Benjamin G Brown, John F Kennedy and West Somerville Neighborhood.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville?
Somerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Somerville are often viewed compared to one another?

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