For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 806 students in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in South End are Hurley K-8 School and Blackstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurley K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Worcester Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
380 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8471
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8471
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA include Hurley K-8 School and Blackstone Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Boston?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Boston?
the neighborhood of South End, Boston public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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