For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,790 students in 02148, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02148, MA are Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02148 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02148, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02148, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Grades: K-12
| 1,653 students
Rank: #22.
Linden
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Grades: K-8
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Ferryway
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Grades: K-8
| 905 students
Rank: #44.
Beebe
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Rank: #55.
Forestdale
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Grades: K-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Salemwood
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Grades: K-8
| 956 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02148, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02148, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02148?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02148.
What is the racial composition of students in 02148?
02148 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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