For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,888 students in Medford, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Medford, MA are Brooks School, Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J Mcglynn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Medford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Medford, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooks School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
388 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Missituk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
37 Hicks Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Milton Fuller Roberts
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Court Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3004 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Medford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
68 Central Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
25 Horne Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
160 Playstead Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
122 Sharon Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Grades: K-5
| 127 students
215 Harvard Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
80 George Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Medford Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
75 Park Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Medford, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Medford, MA include Brooks School, Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J Mcglynn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Medford?
6 public elementary schools are located in Medford.
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Medford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Medford include: Missituk Elementary School vs. John J Mcglynn Elementary School, Milton Fuller Roberts vs. Brooks School, Milton Fuller Roberts vs. John J Mcglynn Elementary School
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