For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 279 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 5% 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 (2026)
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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