For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,115 students in South Boston, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Boston, MA are Perry Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School and Tynan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
South Boston, 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 elementary schools in South Boston, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Boston, MA include Perry Elementary School, Perkins Elementary School and Tynan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Boston?
4 public elementary schools are located in South Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston?
South Boston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Boston include: Perry Elementary School vs. Tynan Elementary School, Perry Elementary School vs. Condon K-8 School, Tynan Elementary School vs. Perry Elementary School
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