For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 625 students in the neighborhood of Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southern Mattapan are Ellisonparks Early Education School and Mattahunt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellisonparks Early Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-7680
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-7680
Grades: PK-3
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Mattahunt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Alabama St
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southern Mattapan, Mattapan, MA include Ellisonparks Early Education School and Mattahunt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southernttapanttapan?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southernttapanttapan.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southernttapanttapan?
the neighborhood of Southernttapanttapan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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