For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,499 students in Jamaica Plain, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are Joseph P Manning, Boston Teachers Union School and Mission Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica Plain, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jamaica Plain 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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Jamaica Plain, MA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph P Manning
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Louders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8102
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Boston Teachers Union School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Hill School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: PK-8
| 900 students
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Bolster Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8127
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
James W Hennigan
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8264
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Heath Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8275
Grades: PK-1
| 88 students
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Joseph P Manning, Boston Teachers Union School and Mission Hill School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jamaica Plain, MA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Jamaica Plain, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica Plain, MA?
Jamaica Plain, MA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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