What public schools serve families living in South Boston 02127?

If you’re considering buying a home in South Boston—or already live here and are planning for school-age children—one of the first questions you may have is: What public schools serve South Boston 02127?

The most important thing to understand is that Boston does not operate like many suburban districts where your street automatically determines one neighborhood school. Boston Public Schools (BPS) uses a Home-Based student assignment system for students through grade 8. Your home address generates a personalized list of schools your child is eligible to choose from. High schools serving grades 7–12 or 9–12 are generally citywide options.

That distinction matters for South Boston homeowners and buyers: living near a particular public school does not necessarily guarantee assignment to it.

Which Boston Public Schools Are Located in South Boston?

Several BPS schools are located directly in South Boston and the 02127 ZIP code. Current local options include schools serving students from early childhood through middle school.

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

Families in South Boston may also want to research Josiah Quincy Elementary School, located in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood. Although the school is outside the 02127 ZIP code, Boston’s Home-Based assignment system means families should look beyond schools physically located within South Boston when reviewing their eligible choices.

Josiah Quincy Elementary serves students from early childhood through elementary grades and offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). Whether it appears as an option for a particular South Boston family depends on the student’s address, grade and current BPS assignment rules.

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Josiah Quincy Upper School

Josiah Quincy Upper School is another option South Boston families may encounter when researching public middle- and high-school pathways. The school serves grades 6–12 and is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering an IB-focused academic pathway.

Because BPS high-school options are citywide, families living in South Boston 02127 can consider schools beyond the neighborhood itself, including Josiah Quincy Upper School. Families should verify current admissions, assignment and program information directly with Boston Public Schools before making enrollment decisions.

Condon K-8 School

Condon K-8 School is located at 200 D Street, placing it on the West Side of South Boston near the South Boston Waterfront/Seaport side of the neighborhood.

Condon serves grades K0 through 8, making it one of the local options offering an extended elementary-to-middle-school pathway. BPS also lists specialized programming at Condon, although eligibility for particular programs depends on an individual student's needs and assignment.

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

Perkins Elementary School, at 50 Rev. Burke Street, is another BPS school within 02127.

BPS currently lists Perkins as serving elementary grades, including early-childhood programming. The school describes programs spanning literacy, technology, mathematics, arts, civics and other areas, along with student leadership and family programs.

Oliver Hazard Perry School

The Perry School, located at 745 East Seventh Street, serves families in the City Point area of South Boston and is another public elementary option physically located in 02127.

BPS identifies Perry as an elementary school with early-childhood programming and specialized services available for eligible students.

Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School

The Tynan Elementary School is located at 650 East Fourth Street, close to Medal of Honor Park and the East Broadway corridor.

BPS lists Tynan as an elementary school serving through grade 6, with certain specialized programs also available to eligible students.

UP Academy Boston

UP Academy Boston, at 215 Dorchester Street, is a public in-district charter school serving grades 6–8. Its South Boston location can make it particularly relevant for families researching middle-school options in or near the neighborhood.

Does Your South Boston Address Determine Your Public School?

Not exactly—and this is one of the most important points for families moving to South Boston.

For kindergarten through grade 8, BPS's Home-Based plan starts with the student's residential address. The district creates a customized list that includes schools within a one-mile radius and may add other schools based on BPS's School Quality Framework, available programs and the need to provide sufficient choices.

BPS says most families receive roughly 10 to 14 options, although the actual list depends on the specific address and student's circumstances. Families can also choose eligible citywide schools.

Assignment is not guaranteed simply because a school is close to your condo or house. BPS uses an assignment algorithm that considers factors including applicable priorities, a random number, available seats and the order in which the family ranks schools.

For that reason, two families living in different parts of 02127 may not receive identical school-choice lists.

What About Public High School for South Boston Students?

Families researching South Boston real estate may encounter older references to Excel High School on G Street. That information is now outdated.

Boston Public Schools closed Excel High School at the end of the 2025–2026 school year, with the closure officially taking effect June 30, 2026. BPS has said the building is being evaluated for upgrades that could enable future use as a BPS high school serving South Boston and the broader community.

For current students, BPS high-school choice is broader than the immediate neighborhood. Schools serving grades 7–12 and 9–12 are citywide options, so a South Boston address does not limit a student to a high school located in 02127.

How Should Home Buyers Research Schools Before Moving to South Boston?

If schools are an important part of your home search, avoid relying solely on real estate listing websites or assuming the closest school is the school assigned to the property.

Instead, start with the exact property address and use the official BPS School Choice Tool to determine which schools are currently available for your child. BPS specifically instructs families to use their home address to generate their eligible school list.

It is also worth researching each eligible school individually, attending information sessions when available, and reviewing current BPS and Massachusetts education resources. Families should confirm options again when they are ready to enroll because programs, capacity and assignment policies can change.

For buyers, this means school research is best done property by property, rather than treating the entire 02127 ZIP code as one traditional school district.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Boston Public Schools

What public elementary schools are located in South Boston 02127?

Public schools physically located in South Boston include Condon K-8, Perkins Elementary, Perry Elementary and Tynan Elementary. UP Academy Boston, an in-district charter school, serves grades 6–8. Eligibility and assignment depend on BPS rules and the student's individual school-choice list.

If I buy a home near a South Boston school, is my child guaranteed a seat there?

No. Proximity can affect the schools included on a family's Home-Based choice list, but BPS does not guarantee assignment to the nearest school or even to one of a family's highest-ranked choices.

Do all homes in ZIP code 02127 have the same school options?

No. BPS creates school choices using the student's specific home address, so eligible options can differ within South Boston.

Can South Boston students attend public high schools elsewhere in Boston?

Yes. BPS states that its grades 7–12 and 9–12 high schools are citywide options. Families should review current eligibility, admissions requirements where applicable and available seats when creating a high-school plan.

South Boston 02127 has several public schools within the neighborhood, but understanding Boston's school system requires looking beyond a simple neighborhood-school map. Your exact address helps determine your BPS choices through the Home-Based assignment system, but living near a school does not guarantee admission.

For families considering a move, the best approach is to research schools using the exact address of each property and confirm current information directly with Boston Public Schools.

If you're buying or selling a home in South Boston and want to understand how location, schools and neighborhood considerations fit into your real estate decision, contact Darcy Bento at Bento Real Estate for local guidance. A property-specific conversation can help you evaluate the home and the surrounding South Boston community before making your next move.