For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,393 students in Boston, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Boston, MA are Boston Latin School, Eliot K-8 Innovation School and Hurley K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boston, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Boston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Grades: 7-12
| 2,401 students
Rank: #22.
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Charter Street
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 635-8545
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 635-8545
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Rank: #33.
Hurley K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Worcester Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Grades: 6-12
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Match Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 232-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #66.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Grades: 2-12
| 134 students
Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dorchester Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
75 Pleasant St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 680-7830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10 Fenwood Rd
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8450
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Young Adult Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Suffolk Superior Court-rm 705
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 725-8133
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Boston, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Boston, MA include Boston Latin School, Eliot K-8 Innovation School and Hurley K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boston?
6 public middle schools are located in Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in Boston?
Boston public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Boston include: Quincy Upper School vs. Boston Latin School
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