Top Jamaica Plain Public Elementary Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA, serving 2,713 students. Jamaica Plain, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jamaica Plain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are Joseph P Manning, Boston Teachers Union School and John F Kennedy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 13:1.
Top Jamaica Plain, MA Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Joseph P Manning Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%130 Louders Lane10
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Grades: PK-5 | 152 students
- Boston Teachers Union School Math: 40% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50%25 Walk Hill Street10
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Grades: PK-8 | 287 students
- John F Kennedy Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%7 Bolster Street10
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
- Curley K-8 School Math: 21% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50%493 Centre St.10
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: PK-8 | 944 students
- James W Hennigan Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50%200 Heath Street10
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Grades: K-8 | 582 students
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- Mission Hill School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%20 Child Street10
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Grades: PK-8 | 241 students
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