For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,572 students in Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Boston, MA are Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann and Match Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boston, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Boston, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Fenwood Road
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Match Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 1,189 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Boston, MA include Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann and Match Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in Boston?
2 public charter schools are located in Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in Boston?
Boston public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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