For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,862 students in 02130, MA.
The top ranked public preschools in 02130, MA are Manning Elementary School, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot and Curley K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 02130 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 02130, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02130, MA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Louders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 24% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy John F Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
02130, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Match Community Day Charter Public School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 02130, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in 02130, MA include Manning Elementary School, Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot and Curley K-8 School.
How many public preschools are located in 02130?
5 public preschools are located in 02130.
What is the racial composition of students in 02130?
02130 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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