For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,924 students in Malden, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Malden, MA are Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Malden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Malden, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Gr: K-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Linden
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Gr: K-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Ferryway
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Gr: K-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Beebe
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Gr: K-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Forestdale
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Salemwood
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Gr: K-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Malden, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Malden, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway.
How many public middle schools are located in Malden?
6 public middle schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Malden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Malden include: Ferryway vs. Beebe, Beebe vs. Ferryway, Forestdale vs. Salemwood
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