Our mission is to provide a challenging academic program that gives all students the means to succeed. Our school is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, and if accredited, we will be the first BPS elementary school with this distinction. We are consistently ranked among the top public schools in Massachusetts.

What Sets Us Apart from Other Schools:

Mandarin language instruction for all students.
Facilities include school library, auditorium, full-size gym, and pool.
In-school swimming pool with certified swim
instruction for grades 1-4.
Rooftop play decks and outdoor learning spaces.
Full-time paraprofessional in each K1/K2
Classroom, and small class size in grades 1 and 2.
Advanced Work Class (AWC) for eligible students.
Robotics, Coding, and Model UN Student Senate program for grades 4-5.
Before and afterschool programs on-site or at neighboring organizations.
Boston Music Project orchestra program for K1-6.
K-12 Pathway: Guaranteed assignment to grade 6 at Josiah Quincy Upper School.
Weekly coffee/tea hour for parents.

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Preparing the next generations to be contributing global citizens.

175th Anniversary Fundraiser for Josiah Quincy Elementary School: Together Again