For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 570 students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roxbury are Winthrop Elementary School and Trotter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 Brookford Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8379
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8379
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Trotter Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Humboldt Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-8225
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, MA include Winthrop Elementary School and Trotter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester?
the neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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