Best Public Middle Schools in Roxbury, MA (2025-26)

Best Roxbury Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,340 students in Roxbury, MA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Roxbury, MA are Bridge Boston Charter School, Hernandez K-8 School and Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Roxbury, MA public middle schools have an score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Roxbury have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Roxbury, MA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bridge Boston Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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435 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 02119
(857) 229-1601

Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Hernandez K-8 School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
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61 School Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8187

Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #33.

Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy

(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
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36 Winthrop St
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8412

Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

James P Timilty Middle School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
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205 Roxbury Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8109

Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #55.

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
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906 Albany Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-1656

Gr: PK-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #66.

Higginson-lewis K-8 School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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131 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8137

Gr: 3-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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School

Location

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City On A Hill Charter Public School Dudley Square (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2179 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 516-5888

Gr: 9-12

Henry L Higginson Elementary School (Closed 2010)

160 Harrishof Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8247

Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Phyllis Wheatley Middle School (Closed 2004)

20 Kearsarge Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 635-8165

Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 97%

Roxbury Charter High School (Closed 2007)

Charter School

18 Hulbert Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 442-3500

Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Roxbury, MA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Roxbury, MA include Bridge Boston Charter School, Hernandez K-8 School and Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Roxbury?

6 public middle schools are located in Roxbury.

What is the racial composition of students in Roxbury?

Roxbury public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Roxbury include: Orchard Gardens K-8 School vs. Higginson-lewis K-8 School, Higginson-lewis K-8 School vs. Orchard Gardens K-8 School