For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,296 students in 02116, MA (there are , serving 1,188 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 02116, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02116, MA are Quincy Upper School, Snowden International High School and Melvin H. King South End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02116 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02116, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02116, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Snowden International High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9989
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Gr: 2-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Gr: 11-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02116, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02116, MA include Quincy Upper School, Snowden International High School and Melvin H. King South End Academy.
How many public schools are located in 02116?
4 public schools are located in 02116.
What percentage of students in 02116 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 02116 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02116?
02116 public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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