For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 274 students in Manchester, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Manchester, MA is Manchester Essex Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manchester, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-2022
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manchester, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manchester, MA include Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manchester?
1 public middle schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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