For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,371 students in Jamaica Plain, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are Curley K-8 School, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot and English High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica Plain, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jamaica Plain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Gr: PK-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
English High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Mcbride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Gr: 7-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hennigan K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 94%
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Curley K-8 School, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot and English High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jamaica Plain?
4 public middle schools are located in Jamaica Plain.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica Plain?
Jamaica Plain public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jamaica Plain are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jamaica Plain include: Hennigan K-8 School vs. Curley K-8 School, Curley K-8 School vs. Hennigan K-8 School
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