For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 685 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica Plain are Mendell Elementary School and Hernandez K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Hernandez K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA include Mendell Elementary School and Hernandez K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury?
the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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