For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,675 students in 02176, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02176, MA are Winthrop, Horace Mann and Roosevelt. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02176 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02176, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02176, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winthrop
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
162 First Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2280
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2280
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Damon Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2190
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2190
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
253 Vinton Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2270
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2270
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 West Wyoming Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2250
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2250
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Melrose Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2100
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Herbert Clark Hoover
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Glendower Road
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2180
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2180
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
02176, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
263 West Foster
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2171
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2171
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 02176, MA?
How many public elementary schools are located in 02176?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02176.
What is the racial composition of students in 02176?
02176 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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