Public schools in South Boston, MA
6 open public schools with an address in South Boston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,636
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Boston public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in South Boston, MA: 4 elementary, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,636 students, an average of 273 per school. The largest campus is Condon K-8 School (518 students).
Every listed school belongs to Boston. 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 8.8:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving South Boston
Elementary schools in South Boston
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condon K-8 School Boston | PK–08 | 518 | 8.5:1 | |
| Perkins Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 167 | 8.8:1 | |
| Perry Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 213 | 10.3:1 | |
| Tynan Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 227 | 8.7:1 |
High schools in South Boston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Collaborative High School Boston · Alternative School | 09–12 | 210 | 10.2:1 | |
| Excel High School Boston | 10–12 | 301 | 7.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.8%
- Hispanic39%
- Black33.4%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 South Boston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,636 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Boston
How many public schools are in South Boston, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in South Boston: 4 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 1,636 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Boston?
All listed public schools with an address in South Boston belong to Boston. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in South Boston?
Excel High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Boston, with 301 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Boston?
No school with an address in South Boston is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Boston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Boston public schools is 8.8:1, 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 South Boston 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