For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,296 students in 02116, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,190 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 02116, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02116, MA are Quincy Upper School, Snowden International High School and Melvin H. King South End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02116 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02116, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02116, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Snowden International High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Grades: 2-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Grades: 11-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02116, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02116, MA include Quincy Upper School, Snowden International High School and Melvin H. King South End Academy.
How many public schools are located in 02116?
4 public schools are located in 02116.
What percentage of students in 02116 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 02116 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02116?
02116 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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