For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,620 students in Boston, MA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Boston, MA are Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann and Match Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boston, MA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Boston, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Huntington Avenue, C/o 102
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 373-8576
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 373-8576
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Match Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,225 students
Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorchester Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
75 Pleasant St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10 Fenwood Rd
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Young Adult Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Suffolk Superior Court-rm 705
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Boston, MA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Boston, MA include Edward M. Kennedy For Health Careers (horace Mann and Match Charter Public School.
How many public charter schools are located in Boston, MA?
2 public charter schools are located in Boston, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Boston, MA?
Boston, MA public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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