Public schools in Jamaica Plain, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Jamaica Plain, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,239
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Jamaica Plain public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Jamaica Plain, MA: 5 elementary, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,239 students, an average of 373 per school. The largest campus is Curley K-8 School (902 students).
Every listed school belongs to Boston. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Jamaica Plain
Elementary schools in Jamaica Plain
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School Boston | PK–08 | 249 | 8.6:1 | |
| Curley K-8 School Boston | PK–08 | 902 | 8:1 | |
| Hennigan Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 472 | 9.4:1 | |
| Kennedy John F Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 399 | 13.6:1 | |
| Manning Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 159 | 10.7:1 |
High schools in Jamaica Plain
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Academy Boston | 10–12 | 58 | 5.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.8%
- Hispanic47%
- Black20.4%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Jamaica Plain schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,239 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jamaica Plain
How many public schools are in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Jamaica Plain: 5 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 2,239 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jamaica Plain?
All listed public schools with an address in Jamaica Plain belong to Boston. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Jamaica Plain?
Community Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jamaica Plain, with 58 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jamaica Plain?
No school with an address in Jamaica Plain is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Jamaica Plain schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jamaica Plain public schools is 9:1, lower than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Jamaica Plain guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities