For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,059 students in Roxbury, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in Roxbury, MA are Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School and Bridge Boston Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roxbury, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Roxbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roxbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Cedar Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8205
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8205
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Mendell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Grades: PK-6
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Bridge Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Hernandez K-8 School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6 Shirley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 227-8055
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Norfolk Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8405
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8257
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
263 Blue Hill Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-6446
Grades: PK-1
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
Roxbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
20 Kearsarge Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Roxbury Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
18 Hulbert Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Roxbury, MA include Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School and Bridge Boston Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Roxbury?
10 public preschools are located in Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Roxbury?
Roxbury public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roxbury include: Hale Elementary School vs. Mendell Elementary School, Orchard Gardens K-8 School vs. Hale Elementary School, Mendell Elementary School vs. Hale Elementary School
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