For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 219 students in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Fairmount Hill is Melvin H. King South End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Gr: 1-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston, MA include Melvin H. King South End Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston?
the neighborhood of Fairmount Hill, Boston public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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