For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in Charlestown, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Charlestown, MA are Warren-prescott K-8 School and Charlestown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Charlestown, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren-prescott K-8 School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 School Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8346
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Charlestown High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Medford Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-9914
Gr: 7-12 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Charlestown, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28 Walker Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8516
Gr: 7-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Charlestown, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Charlestown, MA include Warren-prescott K-8 School and Charlestown High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charlestown?
2 public middle schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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