For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,390 students in Jamaica Plain, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot, Curley K-8 School and English High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica Plain, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jamaica Plain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Magnet School
(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
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
Curley K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 931 students
Rank: #33.
English High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Mcbride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Grades: 7-12
| 651 students
Rank: #44.
Hennigan K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 509 students
Jamaica Plain, 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 middle schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot, Curley K-8 School and English High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jamaica Plain?
4 public middle schools are located in Jamaica Plain.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica Plain?
Jamaica Plain public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jamaica Plain are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jamaica Plain include: Hennigan K-8 School vs. Curley K-8 School, Curley K-8 School vs. Hennigan K-8 School
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