Hattie B. Cooper Community Center has served Greater Roxbury and surrounding neighborhoods for over 85 years, providing underserved children and their families vital educational services that facilitate growth and development, and creating groundwork for future successes.
The Hattie B. Cooper Community Center is committed to providing children and youth with the strongest developmental foundation to inspire a lifelong excitement for learning and the skills to become caring and responsible citizens.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cooper Community Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1923
Student Body
Total Students
16 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooper Community Child Development Center's ranking?
Cooper Community Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cooper Community Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Cooper Community Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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