For the 2025 school year, there are 10 alternative public middle schools serving 1,633 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Massachusetts are Keough Memorial Academy, Next Wave Junior High School and Southbridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
New Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Gr: 7-12 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Attleboro Community Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blue Pride Way
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5150
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
365 Westgate Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy
Alternative School
530 Broadway Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5905
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Massachusetts include Keough Memorial Academy, Next Wave Junior High School and Southbridge Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Massachusetts?
10 alternative public middle schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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