For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,399 students in Quincy, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Quincy, MA are Central Middle School, Atlantic Middle School and Point Webster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Quincy, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Hollis Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Broad Meadows Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Calvin Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
South West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Grades: 5-8
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Quincy, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Quincy, MA include Central Middle School, Atlantic Middle School and Point Webster Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Quincy?
5 public middle schools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Quincy include: Atlantic Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Atlantic Middle School, Point Webster Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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