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Best Schools in Roxbury, Boston, MA
Roxbury, Boston, MA has 40 public schools (14 high, 2 middle, 23 elementary) serving 20,039 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Roxbury exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Roxbury, Boston, MA
The top high schools in Roxbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boston Latin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students
2. O'bryant School Of Math & Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1567 Students
3. Boston Latin Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1723 Students
4. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roxbury Preparatory Charter (district) • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 1295 Students
5. Fenway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
6. Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (horace Mann Ch • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
7. Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
8. Techboston Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 871 Students
9. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1087 Students
10. Burke High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in Roxbury, Boston, MA
The top middle schools in Roxbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Higginson-lewis K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 177 Students
2. Frederick Pilot Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Roxbury, Boston, MA
The top elementary schools in Roxbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 169 Students
2. Hurley K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students
3. Mendell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
4. Winthrop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
5. Kennedy John F Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 375 Students
6. Curley K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 931 Students
7. Bridge Boston Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge Boston Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 334 Students
8. Hernandez K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
9. Haley Pilot School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
10. Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Roxbury, Boston, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Roxbury, Boston, MA has a total population of 65,415 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Roxbury, Boston, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Roxbury, Boston, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Roxbury, Boston, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Roxbury, Boston, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Roxbury, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Roxbury, Boston, MA
How many schools are in Roxbury, Boston, MA?
Roxbury, Boston, MA has 40 public schools: 14 high schools, 2 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 20,039 students in total.
How do schools in Roxbury perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Roxbury score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Roxbury exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Roxbury?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations