For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,657 students in 02129, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 02129, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02129, MA are Warren-prescott K-8 School, Harvard-kent Elementary School and Charlestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02129 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02129, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02129, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren-prescott K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 School Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Grades: PK-8
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Harvard-kent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Charlestown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Grades: 7-12
| 792 students
02129, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Grades: 7-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02129, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02129, MA include Warren-prescott K-8 School, Harvard-kent Elementary School and Charlestown High School.
How many public schools are located in 02129?
3 public schools are located in 02129.
What percentage of students in 02129 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 02129 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02129?
02129 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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