For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,905 students in East Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Boston, MA are Excel Academy Charter School, East Boston High School and Mckay K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Boston, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in East Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 East Boston, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Moore Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
Gr: 5-12 | 1,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
East Boston High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 White Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
Gr: 7-12 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mckay K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Cottage Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Mario Umana Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
East Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brooke Charter School East Boston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
94 Horace Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
Gr: K-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Excel Academy Charter School - Boston Ii (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1150 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
Gr: 5-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
312 Border St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in East Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Boston, MA include Excel Academy Charter School, East Boston High School and Mckay K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Boston?
4 public middle schools are located in East Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in East Boston?
East Boston public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Boston include: Mario Umana Academy vs. Mckay K-8 School, Mckay K-8 School vs. Mario Umana Academy
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