For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,700 students in 02135, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02135, MA are Winship Elementary School, Lyon K-8 School and Edison K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02135 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02135, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02135, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Dighton Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Lyon K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Edison K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Glenmont Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8436
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8436
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Warren St.
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9860
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9860
Gr: 6-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Corey Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8409
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8409
Gr: PK-1 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
02135, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8388
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8388
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
20 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8428
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8428
Gr: 8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02135, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02135, MA include Winship Elementary School, Lyon K-8 School and Edison K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02135?
5 public elementary schools are located in 02135.
What is the racial composition of students in 02135?
02135 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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