For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,790 students in Malden, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Malden, MA are Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Malden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Malden, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Gr: K-12 | 1,653 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Linden
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Gr: K-8 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Ferryway
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Gr: K-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Beebe
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Gr: K-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Forestdale
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Gr: K-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Salemwood
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Gr: K-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Malden, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Malden, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway.
How many public middle schools are located in Malden?
6 public middle schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Malden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Malden include: Ferryway vs. Salemwood, Salemwood vs. Ferryway, Ferryway vs. Beebe
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