For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,647 students in Mattapan, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mattapan, MA are Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School and Young Achievers K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattapan, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Mattapan have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mattapan, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Babson Street, Kipp Academy
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 393-5682
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Mildred Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-1642
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Mattapan, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Hebron Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8792
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-8623
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mattapan, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mattapan, MA include Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School and Young Achievers K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mattapan?
3 public middle schools are located in Mattapan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattapan?
Mattapan public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mattapan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mattapan include: Mildred Avenue K-8 School vs. Young Achievers K-8 School, Young Achievers K-8 School vs. Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Mildred Avenue K-8 School vs. Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
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