Boston Collegiate Charter School vs Perkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Dorchester · Charter high · Grades 5–12
708 students
Perkins Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students
| Measure | Boston Collegiate Charter School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Perkins Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 300 | #770 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2798 of 16,910 | #30050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 708 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| city | Dorchester | South Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 42.9).
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.7).
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 167.
- •Boston Collegiate Charter School is a charter school while Perkins Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boston Collegiate Charter School better than Perkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Boston Collegiate Charter School ranks higher (72.0 vs 42.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boston Collegiate Charter School and Perkins Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and South Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boston Collegiate Charter School: 708. Perkins Elementary School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boston Collegiate Charter School and Perkins Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Boston Collegiate Charter School is 135th of 300 and Perkins Elementary School is 770th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).