For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 685 students in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jamaica Plain are Mendell Elementary School and Hernandez K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
164 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8234
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hernandez K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, MA include Mendell Elementary School and Hernandez K-8 School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury?
the neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, Roxbury public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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