Kilmer K-8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132 · Boston
#430 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#13971 of 50,301 nationally
About Kilmer K-8 School
Kilmer K-8 School is a public elementary school located in West Roxbury, in the Boston school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 401 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 430th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 401.
There are 4 schools in West Roxbury; Kilmer K-8 School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
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 Kilmer K-8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kilmer K-8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beethoven Elementary School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
287 students · 1.1 km away
Lyndon K-8 School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
512 students · 1.3 km away
Riverdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
206 students · 1.5 km away
Ohrenberger School
West Roxbury · Public middle · Grades 3–8
477 students · 1.7 km away
Mozart Elementary School
Roslindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
155 students · 2.1 km away
Bates Elementary School
Roslindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
281 students · 2.3 km away
Avery
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
321 students · 2.8 km away
Dedham High
Dedham · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students · 2.9 km away
Conley Elementary School
Roslindale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
148 students · 2.9 km away
Dedham Middle School
Dedham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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401 students
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401 students
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Oak Bluffs Elementary
Oak Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
Wm L Foster Elementary
Hingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Granite Valley School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kilmer K-8 School a good school?
Kilmer K-8 School has a Success Index (US) of 66.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #430 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 Kilmer K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Kilmer K-8 School ranks #430 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #13971 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kilmer K-8 School?
Kilmer K-8 School had 401 students in 2025.
Is Kilmer K-8 School a elementary school or a high school?
Kilmer K-8 School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kilmer K-8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kilmer K-8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.