Philbrick Elementary School

40 Philbrick Street

School District

Boston Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:9
Type

public

GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 04, 2022

Es increíble la calidad humana y pedagógica de todo el personal de esta institución. Dudo que mis hijos puedan sentirse en otra escuela como lo hicieron en esa, mucha dedicación, mucho amor por lo que hacen y sobre todo la responsabilidad académica que tienen. Agradeceré infinita mente a Mr Jean, su desempeño es invaluable; Mr Rithe, Ms Be, Ms McComack ufff sin palabras, en fin mis hijos al igual que yo felicitan a esta ejemplar institución, felicidades a ese equipo directivo que hace que todo funcione a cabalidad, a todos todos gracias
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2017

My daughter has attended this school since K2 and has received a stellar education. The teachers are competent and have good classroom control, the principal is energetic and empathetic, and the school has a real community feel.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2017

The Philbrick is a great little school. My child is in his third year there and we couldn't be happier. Caring and capable teachers, a friendly student body, engaged parents, and a great before/after-school program are just a handful of the things that make the school a wonderful place for fun and learning.
Submitted by parent on December 07, 2017

We love the Philbrick! This is the second year our son is attending the school and we will definitely be there for the forseeable future. This is a very small and very diverse school. It has a wonderful playground and indoor community space (stage, gym, cafeteria area). A team of parents and teachers are re-establishing a habitat garden. There are lots of field trips and school community events, and partnerships with BNC, Making Music Matters and The Eliot School. The Parent Council is very committed and inclusive. And now we have wonderful, stable leadership in our new principal, along with the team of staff and teachers. I highly recommend the Philbrick to prospective families.
Submitted by other on February 08, 2017

Three Principals in 2016. High Staff turn over. High Staff absences. High SPED classification in male students of color at Kindergarten. Limited homework. Low classroom computer tech. Low testing preparation. Small school with huge class size. Most kids leave by Grade 2. No structured sports. No greenery; garden or green play space.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2015

This school is wonderful! My daughter has been here since first grade and we loved it. Unfortunately due to a divorce and my having to move, yesterday was her last day of third grade But I would have loved to keep her there until 5th grade. She did extremely well. I have to disagree with the previous poster stating black kids shouldn't go here. My daughter is black and was an honor roll student. The classes are small and the school community itself is amazing! if you get the opportunity to send your child to this special little school do it!
Submitted by teacher on January 07, 2014

If you are black do not send your kid(s) here racist and disrespectful to people that are not white