For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 962 students in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in East Somerville are Next Wave Junior High School, Full Circle High School and E Somerville Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
E Somerville Community
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Gr: PK-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville, MA include Next Wave Junior High School, Full Circle High School and E Somerville Community.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville?
the neighborhood of East Somerville, Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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