For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,677 students in West Roxbury, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Roxbury have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Roxbury, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Roxbury, MA include Lyndon K-8 School, Kilmer K-8 School and Beethoven Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Roxbury?
4 public elementary schools are located in West Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in West Roxbury?
West Roxbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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