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McKay K-8 School

East Boston, Massachusetts · Grades PreK to 8 · Boston

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About McKay K-8 School

Located in East Boston, Massachusetts, McKay K-8 School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 640 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in East Boston. There are about 9.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (67.2 teachers in all). There are 180 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Suffolk County. It is one of 108 schools in Boston School District.

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School facts

Address	122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Phone	(617) 635-8510
School district	Boston
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	640
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	67.2
Students per teacher	9.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Suffolk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250279000224). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

East Boston Early Education CenterPublic · Grades PreK to 1East Boston · under 0.1 mi Alighieri Dante Montessori SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6East Boston · 0.2 mi Adams Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6East Boston · 0.3 mi East Boston Central Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8East Boston · 0.3 mi Otis Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6East Boston · 0.4 mi O'Donnell Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6East Boston · 0.6 mi Kennedy Patrick J Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6East Boston · 0.7 mi Mario Umana AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8East Boston · 0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does McKay K-8 School serve?

McKay K-8 School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend McKay K-8 School?

McKay K-8 School reported 640 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McKay K-8 School?

About 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 640 students and 67.2 teachers in federal data.

Is McKay K-8 School a public or charter school?

McKay K-8 School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McKay K-8 School in?

McKay K-8 School is part of Boston School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/boston-school-district/

Where is McKay K-8 School located?

McKay K-8 School is at 122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA 02128. The phone number is (617) 635-8510.

How many other schools are near McKay K-8 School?

There are 180 other schools within 5 miles of McKay K-8 School in our directory.