For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,088 students in Chestnut Hill, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chestnut Hill, MA are Roland Hayes and Edith C Baker. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chestnut Hill, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Chestnut Hill have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chestnut Hill, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roland Hayes
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Eliot Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Edith C Baker
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
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
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chestnut Hill, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chestnut Hill, MA include Roland Hayes and Edith C Baker.
How many public middle schools are located in Chestnut Hill?
2 public middle schools are located in Chestnut Hill.
What is the racial composition of students in Chestnut Hill?
Chestnut Hill public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chestnut Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chestnut Hill include: Edith C Baker vs. Roland Hayes, Roland Hayes vs. Edith C Baker
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