For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,042 students in 02131, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 334 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 02131, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02131, MA are Brooke Charter School, Mozart Elementary School and Bates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02131 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02131, MA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02131, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooke Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 325-7977
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 325-7977
Grades: K-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #22.
Mozart Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 Beech Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8082
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8082
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 Beech Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8064
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8064
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Rank: #44.
Philbrick Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Philbrick Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8069
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8069
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #55.
Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Basile Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8131
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8131
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #66.
Haley Pilot School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 American Legion Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8169
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Poplar Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8099
Grades: PK-6
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Cummins Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8072
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8072
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
02131, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Expulsion Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
515 Hyde Park Avenue
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8030
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
60 Hawthorne St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8930
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8930
Grades: 12
| n/a students
60 Hawthorne St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8935
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 635-8935
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02131, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02131, MA include Brooke Charter School, Mozart Elementary School and Bates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 02131?
8 public schools are located in 02131.
What percentage of students in 02131 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 02131 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02131?
02131 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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