For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,383 students in Roxbury, MA (there are , serving 104 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Roxbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Roxbury, MA are Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School, Hale Elementary School and Mendell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Roxbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roxbury, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Hale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Cedar Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8205
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8205
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #33.
Mendell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Greater Egleston High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3134 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Bridge Boston Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Hernandez K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Shirley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Norfolk Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #99.
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1010.
Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #1212.
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Grades: PK-8
| 724 students
Rank: #1313.
Higginson-lewis K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
131 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8137
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8137
Grades: 3-8
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Haynes Early Education Center
Magnet School
263 Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Grades: PK-1
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Magnet School
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Grades: PK-2
| 120 students
Roxbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
205 Roxbury Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8109
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8109
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
20 Kearsarge Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Roxbury Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
18 Hulbert Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Roxbury, MA include Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School, Hale Elementary School and Mendell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roxbury?
15 public schools are located in Roxbury.
What percentage of students in Roxbury go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Roxbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roxbury?
Roxbury public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roxbury include: Orchard Gardens K-8 School vs. Higginson-lewis K-8 School, Hale Elementary School vs. Mendell Elementary School, Higginson-lewis K-8 School vs. Orchard Gardens K-8 School
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