For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,168 students in 02119, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02119, MA are Bridge Boston Charter School, Hernandez K-8 School and Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02119 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 02119, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02119, MA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridge Boston Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hernandez K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412
Gr: 6-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Higginson-lewis K-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
131 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Gr: 3-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
02119, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888
Gr: 9-12
160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
20 Kearsarge Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Roxbury Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
18 Hulbert Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02119, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02119, MA include Bridge Boston Charter School, Hernandez K-8 School and Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 02119?
5 public middle schools are located in 02119.
What is the racial composition of students in 02119?
02119 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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