Best High Schools in South Boston, Boston, MA

South Boston, Boston, MA has 4 high schools with 1,683 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Boston score 11% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Boston underperform expectations.

1. Quincy Upper School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 530 Students

2. Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students

3. Excel High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students

4. Boston Collaborative High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Boston, Boston, MA

South Boston, Boston, MA has 6 middle schools with 3,414 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Boston score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Boston don't meet expectations.

1. Up Academy Charter School Of Boston

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Up Academy Charter School Of Boston (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Boston, Boston, MA

South Boston, Boston, MA has 8 elementary schools with 2,359 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Boston score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Boston underperform expectations.

1. Eliot K-8 Innovation School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students

2. Quincy Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 738 Students

3. Clap Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students

4. Hurley K-8 School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 352 Students

5. Adams Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 249 Students

6. Perry Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 182 Students

7. Perkins Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students

8. Condon K-8 School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 635 Students

9. Mckay K-8 School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 681 Students

10. Blackstone Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 537 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Boston, Boston, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Boston, Boston, MA has a total population of 20,016 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Boston, Boston, MA

7,456

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Boston, Boston, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

25.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

18.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Boston, Boston, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Boston, Boston, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,813 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Boston, Boston, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Boston, Boston, MA

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Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
South End, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Central, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
North Dorchester, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Back Bay, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nubian Square, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dock Square, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gove Street, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Roxbury, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations