German International School Boston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Boston, MA
57 Holton St, Boston, MA 02134
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Boston since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Boston, Massachusetts, German International School Boston is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 256 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment is up about 64% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 256
- Teachers
- 61.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 157 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 59% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about German International School Boston
What grades does German International School Boston serve?
German International School Boston serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend German International School Boston?
About 256 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at German International School Boston?
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