Kennedy John F Elementary School vs Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 642 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy John F Elementary School
Jamaica Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Roxbury · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,126 students
| Measure | Kennedy John F Elementary School Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts | Roxbury Preparatory Charter School Roxbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #806 of 1,009 | #247 of 300 |
| National rank | #31807 of 50,301 | #10798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 399 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Jamaica Plain | Roxbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 40.7).
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Kennedy John F Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 26.2).
- •Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 399.
- •Kennedy John F Elementary School is a public school while Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a charter 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 Kennedy John F Elementary School better than Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kennedy John F Elementary School and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy John F Elementary School: 399. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy John F Elementary School and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Kennedy John F Elementary School is 806th of 1,009 and Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is 247th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).