For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,628 students in 02129, MA (there are , serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 02129, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02129, MA are Warren-prescott K-8 School, Harvard-kent Elementary School and Charlestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02129 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02129, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02129, MA 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren-prescott K-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 School Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Harvard-kent Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8358
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Charlestown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Gr: 7-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
02129, Massachusetts 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Gr: 7-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02129, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02129, MA include Warren-prescott K-8 School, Harvard-kent Elementary School and Charlestown High School.
How many public schools are located in 02129?
3 public schools are located in 02129.
What percentage of students in 02129 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 02129 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02129?
02129 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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