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Best South Boston Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,636 students in South Boston, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 508 private students). 83% 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 Perry Elementary School, Boston Collaborative High 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 15% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in South Boston, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
745 E. 7th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Excel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Tynan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Perkins Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Condon K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in South Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Boston, MA include Perry Elementary School, Boston Collaborative High School and Excel High School.
How many public schools are located in South Boston?
6 public schools are located in South Boston.
What percentage of students in South Boston go to public school?
83% 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Boston are often viewed compared to one another?

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