For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in 02126, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02126, MA are Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School and Young Achievers K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02126 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02126, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02126, MA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Babson Street, Kipp Academy
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Grades: K-8
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
02126, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02126, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02126, MA include Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School and Young Achievers K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02126?
3 public middle schools are located in 02126.
What is the racial composition of students in 02126?
02126 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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