Public schools in Malden, MA
8 open public schools with an address in Malden, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,052
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Malden public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Malden, MA: 5 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,052 students, an average of 1,007 per school. The largest campus is Malden High (1,890 students), and the largest elementary school is Salemwood (1,033).
Malden operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 14:1, higher 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Malden
Elementary schools in Malden
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Malden | KG–08 | 921 | 15:1 | |
| Ferryway Malden | KG–08 | 920 | 13.4:1 | |
| Forestdale Malden | KG–08 | 539 | 10.4:1 | |
| Linden Malden | KG–08 | 813 | 13.7:1 | |
| Salemwood Malden | KG–08 | 1,033 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Malden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden High Malden | 09–12 | 1,890 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Malden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malden Early Learning Center Malden | PK–PK | 238 | 9.9:1 | |
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Mystic Valley Regional Charter (District) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,698 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black19.8%
- Asian22.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Malden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,052 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Malden
How many public schools are in Malden, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Malden: 5 elementary, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,052 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Malden?
Schools with an address in Malden belong to 2 education agencies, led by Malden (7 schools), Mystic Valley Regional Charter (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Malden?
Malden High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Malden, with 1,890 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Malden?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Malden are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Malden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Malden public schools is 14:1, higher 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 Malden 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