For the 2024 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 9,925 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Massachusetts are Boston Latin, O'bryant School Math/science and Jonas Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boston Latin
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Grades: 7-12
| 2,416 students
Rank: #22.
O'bryant School Math/science
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Grades: 7-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #33.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #44.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
456 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Edith C Baker
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Grades: K-8
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Andover West Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #1010.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Williams Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Community Day Charter Public School - R. Kingman Webster
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 722-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1212.
New Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Massachusetts include Boston Latin, O'bryant School Math/science and Jonas Clarke Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Massachusetts?
12 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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