Perry Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Boston, Massachusetts 02127 · Boston
#905 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#38105 of 50,301 nationally
About Perry Elementary School
Perry Elementary School is a public elementary located in South Boston, in the Boston school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 213 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 905th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 213.
There are 5 schools in South Boston; Perry Elementary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Perry Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Perry Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tynan Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students · 771 m away
Excel High School
South Boston · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students · 1.2 km away
Perkins Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students · 1.7 km away
Ruth Batson Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
604 students · 1.9 km away
Dever Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students · 1.9 km away
Condon K-8 School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students · 2.0 km away
Clap Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students · 2.5 km away
Russell Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 2.7 km away
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Dorchester · Charter high · Grades 5–12
708 students · 2.8 km away
Everett Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Holland Elementary
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
212 students
Cold Spring
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Kennedy-Longfellow
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Greenmont Avenue
Dracut · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students
Williams
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Perry Elementary School a good school?
Perry Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 30.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #905 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Perry Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Perry Elementary School ranks #905 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #38105 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School had 213 students in 2025.
Is Perry Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Perry Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Perry Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Perry Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.