For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 483 students in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Back Bay is Snowden International High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowden International High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston, MA include Snowden International High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston?
the neighborhood of Back Bay, Boston public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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