For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,304 students in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA.
The top ranked public school in Prospect Hill is Somerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somerville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville, MA include Somerville High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville?
the neighborhood of Prospect Hill, Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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