For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,367 students in 02130, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02130, MA are Manning Elementary School, Kennedy John F Elementary School and Curley K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02130 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02130, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02130, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manning Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Louders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy John F Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Gr: PK-8 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Hennigan K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
02130, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 94%
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Match Community Day Charter Public School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02130, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02130, MA include Manning Elementary School, Kennedy John F Elementary School and Curley K-8 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02130?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02130.
What is the racial composition of students in 02130?
02130 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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