For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,926 students in Mattapan, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 237 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mattapan, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mattapan, MA are Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School, Mattahunt Elementary School and Kipp Boston Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattapan, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mattapan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mattapan, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-7680
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-7680
Grades: PK-3
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Mattahunt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hebron Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Babson Street, Kipp Academy
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Charles H Taylor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Morton Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8731
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8731
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
James J Chittick
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
154 Ruskindale Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8652
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8652
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #66.
Mildred Avenue K-8
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Grades: PK-8
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Young Achievers
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Mattapan, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mattapan, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Mattapan, MA include Dr. Catherine Ellison-rosa Parks Early Educational School, Mattahunt Elementary School and Kipp Boston Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Mattapan, MA?
7 public schools are located in Mattapan, MA.
What percentage of students in Mattapan, MA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mattapan, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mattapan, MA?
Mattapan, MA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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