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Best Roxbury Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 166 students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston, MA.

The top-ranked public school in Roxbury is Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston, MA public school have an score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Perkins Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston, MA?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston, MA include Perkins Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston?

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston?

the neighborhood of Roxbury, South Boston public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).