For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,720 students in 02127, MA (there are , serving 464 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 02127, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02127, MA are Boston Collaborative High School, Perry Elementary School and Excel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02127 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02127, MA 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), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02127, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Collaborative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8035
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
745 E. 7th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Excel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 G. Street, South Boston Edu
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Perkins Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #55.
Tynan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Condon K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
02127, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston (Closed 2024)
Charter School
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Uphams Corner Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
320 Huntington Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
Grades: 5-8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02127, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02127, MA include Boston Collaborative High School, Perry Elementary School and Excel High School.
How many public schools are located in 02127?
6 public schools are located in 02127.
What percentage of students in 02127 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 02127 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02127?
02127 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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