For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,094 students in South Boston, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 508 private students). 80% 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, Oliver Hazard Perry and Michael J Perkins. 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 12% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Boston, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative 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
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Hazard Perry
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Michael J Perkins
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Condon K-8
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
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
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Up Charter School Of Boston
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Joseph P Tynan
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Excel High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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
| 439 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
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, Oliver Hazard Perry and Michael J Perkins.
How many public schools are located in South Boston, MA?
7 public schools are located in South Boston, MA.
What percentage of students in South Boston, MA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in South Boston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston, MA?
South Boston, MA public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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