For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,997 students in South Boston, MA (there are , serving 464 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in South Boston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Boston, MA are Boston Collaborative High School, Perry Elementary School and Excel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Boston, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
745 E. 7th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Excel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Perkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #55.
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Tynan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Condon K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
South Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Uphams Corner Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
320 Huntington Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
Grades: 5-8
| 168 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Boston, MA?
The top ranked public schools in South Boston, MA include Boston Collaborative High School, Perry Elementary School and Excel High School.
How many public schools are located in South Boston?
7 public schools are located in South Boston.
What percentage of students in South Boston go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in South Boston are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Boston include: Perry Elementary School vs. Tynan Elementary School, Perry Elementary School vs. Condon K-8 School, Tynan Elementary School vs. Perry Elementary School
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