Public schools in Mattapan, MA
7 open public schools with an address in Mattapan, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,971
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Mattapan public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Mattapan, MA: 6 elementary, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,971 students, an average of 710 per school. The largest campus is Brooke Charter School (2,216 students), and the largest elementary school is KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (646).
Boston operates the most schools here (5), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Mattapan
Elementary schools in Mattapan
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittick Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 248 | 9.4:1 | |
| Ellison-Parks Early Education School Boston | PK–03 | 190 | 9.8:1 | |
| KIPP Academy Boston Charter School KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) · Charter | KG–08 | 646 | 13.6:1 | |
| Mattahunt Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 581 | 11.1:1 | |
| Mildred Avenue K-8 School Boston | PK–08 | 601 | 10.6:1 | |
| Young Achievers Elementary School Boston · Alternative School | PK–08 | 489 | 10.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mattapan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Charter School Brooke Charter School (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 2,216 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black53.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Mattapan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,971 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mattapan
How many public schools are in Mattapan, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Mattapan: 6 elementary, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,971 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mattapan?
Schools with an address in Mattapan belong to 3 education agencies, led by Boston (5 schools), Brooke Charter School (District) (1 school), KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in Mattapan?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Mattapan are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Brooke Charter School, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mattapan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mattapan public schools is 10.7:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mattapan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities