For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,958 students in East Boston, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Boston, MA are Excel Academy Charter School, East Boston High School and Mckay K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Boston, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in East Boston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Boston, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58 Moore Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 874-4080
Grades: 5-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #22.
East Boston High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 White Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9896
Grades: 7-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #33.
Mckay K-8 School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
122 Cottage Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8510
Grades: PK-8
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Mario Umana Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Border Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
East Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brooke Charter School East Boston (Closed 2023)
Charter School
94 Horace Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 268-1006
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Excel Academy Charter School - Boston Ii (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1150 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1371
Grades: 5-6
| 112 students
312 Border St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-8481
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Boston, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Boston, MA include Excel Academy Charter School, East Boston High School and Mckay K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in East Boston?
4 public middle schools are located in East Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in East Boston?
East Boston public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in East Boston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in East Boston include: Mario Umana Academy vs. Mckay K-8 School, Mckay K-8 School vs. Mario Umana Academy
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