Warren-Prescott School is a Boston public school located in Charlestown, Massachusetts with a zip code of 02129. Warren-Prescott School is a K??? school, but was an elementary school before 2004.
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Warren-prescott K-8 School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warren-prescott K-8 School's student population of 507 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1840
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Persist and Prevail!
School Rankings
Warren-prescott K-8 School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Warren-prescott K-8 School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
11%
10%
White
60%
51%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warren-prescott K-8 School's ranking?
Warren-prescott K-8 School is ranked #403 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Warren-prescott K-8 School often compared to?
Warren-prescott K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvard-kent Elementary School, Eliot K-8 Innovation School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Warren-prescott K-8 School?
507 students attend Warren-prescott K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Warren-prescott K-8 School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warren-prescott K-8 School?
Warren-prescott K-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Warren-prescott K-8 School offer ?
Warren-prescott K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Warren-prescott K-8 School part of?
Warren-prescott K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
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