For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,115 students in 02127, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02127, MA are Perry Elementary School, Tynan Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02127 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02127, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02127, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 E. 7th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Tynan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8641
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Perkins Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Condon K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 D Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8608
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
02127, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 student Minority enrollment: 77%
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston (Closed 2024)
Charter School
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8819
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Uphams Corner Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
320 Huntington Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 266-2007
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02127, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02127, MA include Perry Elementary School, Tynan Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02127?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02127.
What is the racial composition of students in 02127?
02127 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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