For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,031 students in Jamaica Plain, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are Community Academy, Margarita Muniz Academy and English High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamaica Plain, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Jamaica Plain have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Jamaica Plain, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is English High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jamaica Plain, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Margarita Muniz Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 470-6907
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 470-6907
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
English High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
144 Mcbride Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8979
Gr: 7-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Pershing Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8239
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
25 Glen Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8221
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 94%
493 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Match Community Day Charter Public School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
215 Forest Hills Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-0300
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
20 Child Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8189
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Community Academy, Margarita Muniz Academy and English High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jamaica Plain?
3 public high schools are located in Jamaica Plain.
What is the racial composition of students in Jamaica Plain?
Jamaica Plain public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).