For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,042 students in Roslindale, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roslindale, MA are Brooke Charter School, Mozart Elementary School and Philbrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roslindale, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roslindale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Roslindale, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooke Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 325-7977
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 325-7977
Gr: K-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
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 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
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 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Cummins Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8072
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8072
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 elementary schools in Roslindale, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Roslindale, MA include Brooke Charter School, Mozart Elementary School and Philbrick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roslindale?
8 public elementary schools are located in Roslindale.
What is the racial composition of students in Roslindale?
Roslindale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Roslindale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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