Suffolk County Public Schools
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
157
public schools
Total Enrollment
75,476
students
School Districts
26
districts
How to use the Suffolk County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Massachusetts; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Suffolk County has 26 district entries. Boston is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 109 schools.
School records are spread across 17 listed communities. Dorchester has the most listed schools, with 29 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 94 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 23 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 22 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
11 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
157
in Suffolk County
Reported Enrollment
75,476
157 schools reporting
School Districts
26
districts
Charter Schools
22
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
26 School Districts in Suffolk County
Boston
Revere
Chelsea
Brooke Charter School (District)
Winthrop
Excel Academy Charter (District)
Roxbury Preparatory Charter (District)
MATCH Charter Public School (District)
Boston Renaissance Charter Public (District)
Neighborhood House Charter (District)
157 Public Schools in Suffolk County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 157 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Profile | Boston | Boston, 02115City: Large | 7–12 | High | 2,423 |
| Brooke Charter School | Profile | Brooke Charter School (District) | Roslindale, 02131City: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 2,223 |
| Revere High | Profile | Revere | Revere, 02151Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,084 |
| Boston Latin Academy | Profile | Boston | Dorchester, 02121City: Large | 7–12 | High | 1,723 |
| Chelsea High | Profile | Chelsea | Chelsea, 02150Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,611 |
| O'Bryant School of Math & Science | Profile | Boston | Roxbury, 02120City: Large | 7–12 | High | 1,567 |
| Excel Academy Charter School | Profile | Excel Academy Charter (District) | East Boston, 02128City: Large | 5–12 | Charter | 1,363 |
| Roxbury Preparatory Charter School | Profile | Roxbury Preparatory Charter (District) | Roxbury, 02120City: Large | 5–12 | Charter | 1,295 |
| East Boston High School | Profile | Boston | East Boston, 02128City: Large | 7–12 | High | 1,276 |
| MATCH Charter Public School | Profile | MATCH Charter Public School (District) | Boston, 02215City: Large | PK–12 | Charter | 1,186 |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Profile | Boston | Roxbury, 02120City: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,087 |
| Curley K-8 School | Listed only | Boston | Jamaica Plain, 02130City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 931 |
| Boston Renaissance Charter Public School | Listed only | Boston Renaissance Charter Public (District) | Hyde Park, 02136City: Large | PK–6 | Charter | 922 |
| TechBoston Academy | Listed only | Boston | Dorchester, 02124City: Large | 6–12 | High | 871 |
| Murphy K-8 School | Listed only | Boston | Dorchester, 02122City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 836 |
| Shurtleff Early Childhood | Listed only | Chelsea | Chelsea, 02150Suburb: Large | PK–1 | Primary | 823 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School | Listed only | Boston | Boston, 02113City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 809 |
| Charlestown High School | Listed only | Boston | Charlestown, 02129City: Large | 7–12 | High | 792 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School | Listed only | Neighborhood House Charter (District) | Dorchester, 02122City: Large | PK–12 | Charter | 766 |
| Quincy Elementary School | Listed only | Boston | Boston, 02111City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 738 |
Boston Latin School
Boston
Boston, 02115 / City: Large
Brooke Charter School
Brooke Charter School (District)
Roslindale, 02131 / City: Large
Revere High
Revere
Revere, 02151 / Suburb: Large
Boston Latin Academy
Boston
Dorchester, 02121 / City: Large
Chelsea High
Chelsea
Chelsea, 02150 / Suburb: Large
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
Boston
Roxbury, 02120 / City: Large
Excel Academy Charter School
Excel Academy Charter (District)
East Boston, 02128 / City: Large
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Roxbury Preparatory Charter (District)
Roxbury, 02120 / City: Large
East Boston High School
Boston
East Boston, 02128 / City: Large
MATCH Charter Public School
MATCH Charter Public School (District)
Boston, 02215 / City: Large
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Boston
Roxbury, 02120 / City: Large
Curley K-8 School
Boston
Jamaica Plain, 02130 / City: Large
Boston Renaissance Charter Public School
Boston Renaissance Charter Public (District)
Hyde Park, 02136 / City: Large
TechBoston Academy
Boston
Dorchester, 02124 / City: Large
Murphy K-8 School
Boston
Dorchester, 02122 / City: Large
Shurtleff Early Childhood
Chelsea
Chelsea, 02150 / Suburb: Large
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Boston
Boston, 02113 / City: Large
Charlestown High School
Boston
Charlestown, 02129 / City: Large
Neighborhood House Charter School
Neighborhood House Charter (District)
Dorchester, 02122 / City: Large
Quincy Elementary School
Boston
Boston, 02111 / City: Large
Suffolk County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Suffolk County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Massachusetts. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Suffolk County public school directory?
The directory lists 157 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Suffolk County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Suffolk County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Suffolk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 11 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Suffolk County?
Start with the 26 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Suffolk County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.