For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,651 students in Roslindale, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 334 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Roslindale, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Roslindale, MA are Mozart Elementary School, Philbrick Elementary School and Bates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roslindale, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Roslindale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roslindale, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mozart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 Beech Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8082
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8082
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Philbrick Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Philbrick Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8069
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8069
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 Beech Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8064
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8064
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Basile Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8131
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8131
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Poplar Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Haley Pilot School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 American Legion Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Roslindale, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Expulsion Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
515 Hyde Park Avenue
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8030
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8030
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Roslindale, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Roslindale, MA include Mozart Elementary School, Philbrick Elementary School and Bates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roslindale?
6 public schools are located in Roslindale.
What percentage of students in Roslindale go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Roslindale are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roslindale?
Roslindale public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roslindale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roslindale include: Conley Elementary School vs. Bates Elementary School, Bates Elementary School vs. Mozart Elementary School, Mozart Elementary School vs. Bates Elementary School
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