For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,240 students in South Boston, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in South Boston, MA are Oliver Hazard Perry, Michael J Perkins and Joseph P Tynan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Boston, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in South Boston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Boston, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Hazard Perry
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
745 E. 7th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8840
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Michael J Perkins
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Burke Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8601
Grades: PK-6
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph P Tynan
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Condon K-8
(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
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
South Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
215 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-1534
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9865
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
95 G. St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9860
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
215 Dorchester St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9857
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Boston, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in South Boston, MA include Oliver Hazard Perry, Michael J Perkins and Joseph P Tynan.
How many public preschools are located in South Boston, MA?
4 public preschools are located in South Boston, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in South Boston, MA?
South Boston, MA public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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