For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,696 students in West Roxbury, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,611 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in West Roxbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA are Kilmer K-8 School, Lyndon K-8 School and Beethoven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Roxbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in West Roxbury have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Roxbury, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilmer K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 Baker Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
Grades: PK-8
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Lyndon K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Mt. Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6824
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6824
Grades: PK-8
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Beethoven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8149
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8149
Grades: PK-2
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Ohrenberger School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 W Boundary Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8157
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8157
Grades: 3-8
| 451 students
West Roxbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6956
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6956
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8935
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8935
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6732
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6732
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
20 Mt Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8050
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8050
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
1205 Vfw Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8917
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8917
Grades: 9-12
| 1,376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA include Kilmer K-8 School, Lyndon K-8 School and Beethoven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Roxbury?
4 public schools are located in West Roxbury.
What percentage of students in West Roxbury go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in West Roxbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Roxbury?
West Roxbury public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Roxbury include: Lyndon K-8 School vs. Kilmer K-8 School, Beethoven Elementary School vs. Kilmer K-8 School, Kilmer K-8 School vs. Lyndon K-8 School
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