For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,792 students in West Roxbury, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,637 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in West Roxbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA are Lyndon, Joyce Kilmer and Beethoven. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Roxbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West Roxbury have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Roxbury, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyndon
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Mt. Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6824
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6824
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
Joyce Kilmer
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Baker Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Beethoven
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8149
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8149
Grades: PK-2
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
William H Ohrenberger
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 W Boundary Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8157
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8157
Grades: 3-8
| 485 students
West Roxbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6956
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6956
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8935
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8935
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6732
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6732
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
20 Mt Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8050
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8050
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
1205 Vfw Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8917
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8917
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA?
How many public schools are located in West Roxbury, MA?
4 public schools are located in West Roxbury, MA.
What percentage of students in West Roxbury, MA go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in West Roxbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Roxbury, MA?
West Roxbury, MA public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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