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Best Medford Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,928 students in Medford, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Medford, MA are Brooks School, Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J Mcglynn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medford, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Medford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Medford, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooks School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
388 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2166
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2228
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Missituk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Hicks Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Milton Fuller Roberts
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Court Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3004 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Medford, Massachusetts

Medford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Forest Park Elementary School (Closed 2004)
225 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2238
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2004)
68 Central Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2240
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 17%
George Davenport Elementary School (Closed 2004)
25 Horne Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2236
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Gleason Elementary School (Closed 2004)
160 Playstead Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2244
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Hervey Elementary School (Closed 2004)
122 Sharon Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2248
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Kennedylincoln Elementary School (Closed 2004)
215 Harvard Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2349
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Lorin L Dame Elementary School (Closed 2004)
80 George Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2234
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Medford Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
489 Winthrop Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2260
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Swan Elementary School (Closed 2004)
75 Park Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2340
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Medford, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Medford, MA include Brooks School, Madeleine Dugger Andrews and John J Mcglynn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Medford?
6 public elementary schools are located in Medford.
What is the racial composition of students in Medford?
Medford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Medford are often viewed compared to one another?

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