Best Public Middle Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA (2026)

Best Jamaica Plain Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and 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 Public Middle Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Curley K-8 School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
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493 Centre St.
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%)
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25 Walk Hill Street
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%)
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144 Mcbride Street
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%)
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200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264

Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

James M Curley Elementary School (Closed 2008)

40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239

Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Margaret Fuller Elementary School (Closed 2004)

25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221

Gr: K-5 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Mary E Curley Middle School (Closed 2008)

493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176

Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Match Community Day Charter Public School (Closed 2015)

Charter School

215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300

Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Mission Hill School (Closed 2024)

20 Child Street
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