John M Tobin
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 · Cambridge
#35 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#759 of 50,301 nationally
About John M Tobin
John M Tobin is a public elementary located in Cambridge, in the Cambridge school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 291 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 35th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 291.
There are 18 schools in Cambridge; John M Tobin ranks 1st of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John M Tobin by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John M Tobin
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge · Charter other · Grades PK–12
890 students · 466 m away
Cambridgeport
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students · 536 m away
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,072 students · 755 m away
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 804 m away
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students · 865 m away
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students · 885 m away
Amigos School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students · 966 m away
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
553 students · 1000 m away
Cambridge Street Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students · 1.0 km away
Kennedy-Longfellow
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Great Oak
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291 students
Merrymount
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291 students
Thomas M Balliet
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Schofield
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
William P. Sapelli Elementary
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students
Bradley Elementary School
East Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John M Tobin a good school?
John M Tobin has a Success Index (US) of 90.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #35 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John M Tobin rank in Massachusetts?
John M Tobin ranks #35 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #759 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John M Tobin?
John M Tobin had 291 students in 2025.
Is John M Tobin a elementary school or a high school?
John M Tobin is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John M Tobin?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John M Tobin; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.