For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in 02130, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02130, MA are Manning Elementary School, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot and Curley K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02130 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02130, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02130, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Louders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: PK-8
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy John F Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Hennigan K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
02130, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Match Community Day Charter Public School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02130, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02130, MA include Manning Elementary School, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot and Curley K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02130?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02130.
What is the racial composition of students in 02130?
02130 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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