For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,916 students in Malden, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,252 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Malden, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Malden, MA are Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Malden High School and Linden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Malden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Malden, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Grades: K-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #22.
Malden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #33.
Linden
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Grades: K-8
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Ferryway
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Grades: K-8
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Beebe
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Grades: K-8
| 881 students
Rank: #66.
Forestdale
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Grades: K-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Salemwood
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Grades: K-8
| 1,024 students
Rank: n/an/a
Malden Early Learning Center
Magnet School
257 Mountain Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7025
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7025
Grades: PK
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Malden, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Malden, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Malden High School and Linden.
How many public schools are located in Malden?
8 public schools are located in Malden.
What percentage of students in Malden go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Malden are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Malden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Malden include: Ferryway vs. Salemwood, Ferryway vs. Beebe, Beebe vs. Salemwood
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