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Best Roxbury Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,329 students in Roxbury, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 245 private students). 95% 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 Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School and Greater Egleston High 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 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Roxbury, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51 Cedar Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8205
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Mendell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Greater Egleston High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6429
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Kearsarge Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6789
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Bridge Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Hernandez K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Shirley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Norfolk Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Gr: 11-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Gr: 6-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Higginson-lewis K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Gr: 3-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Haynes Early Education Center
263 Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Higginson Inclusion K0-2 School
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Gr: PK-2 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Roxbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Roxbury, MA include Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School and Greater Egleston High 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?
95% 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 Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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