For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,609 students in West Roxbury, MA (there are , serving 1,638 private students). 50% 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 Lyndon K-8 School, Kilmer 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 43%), 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Roxbury, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyndon K-8 School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Kilmer K-8 School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Baker Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Beethoven Elementary 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
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Ohrenberger School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 3-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
West Roxbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6956
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6956
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8935
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8935
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1205 V.f.w. Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6732
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-6732
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
20 Mt Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8050
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8050
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Minority enrollment: 85%
1205 Vfw Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8917
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8917
Gr: 9-12 | 1,376 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in West Roxbury, MA include Lyndon K-8 School, Kilmer 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?
50% 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (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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