For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in Mattapan, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mattapan, MA are Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School and Young Achievers K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattapan, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Mattapan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mattapan, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Babson Street, Kipp Academy
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Mattapan, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mattapan, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mattapan, MA include Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School and Young Achievers K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mattapan?
3 public middle schools are located in Mattapan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattapan?
Mattapan public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mattapan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mattapan include: Mildred Avenue K-8 School vs. Young Achievers K-8 School, Young Achievers K-8 School vs. Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School vs. Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
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