For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 839 students in 02129, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02129, MA are Warren-prescott K-8 School and Harvard-kent Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02129 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02129, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02129, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren-prescott K-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 School Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Harvard-kent Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
02129, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Gr: 7-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02129, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02129, MA include Warren-prescott K-8 School and Harvard-kent Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02129?
2 public elementary schools are located in 02129.
What is the racial composition of students in 02129?
02129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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