For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 962 students in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA.
The top ranked public schools in East Somerville are Full Circle High School, Next Wave Junior High School and E Somerville Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Full Circle 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
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
E Somerville Community
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA include Full Circle High School, Next Wave Junior High School and E Somerville Community.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville?
the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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