For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,850 students in Roxbury, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roxbury, MA are Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School and Bridge Boston Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxbury, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roxbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roxbury, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Cedar Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8205
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hernandez K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Shirley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Norfolk Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Gr: 6-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Higginson-lewis K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
131 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Gr: 3-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
263 Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
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 elementary schools in Roxbury, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roxbury, MA include Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School and Bridge Boston Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roxbury?
12 public elementary schools are located in Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Roxbury?
Roxbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Roxbury include: Orchard Gardens K-8 School vs. Higginson-lewis K-8 School, Orchard Gardens K-8 School vs. Hale Elementary School, Hale Elementary School vs. Mendell Elementary School
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