For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 666 students in 02116, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02116, MA are Quincy Upper School and Melvin H. King South End Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02116 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02116, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02116, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Gr: 2-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 02116, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 02116, MA include Quincy Upper School and Melvin H. King South End Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 02116?
2 public middle schools are located in 02116.
What is the racial composition of students in 02116?
02116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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