For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 5,790 students in 02148, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02148, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02148 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02148, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02148, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 elementary schools in 02148, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 02148, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Linden and Ferryway.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02148?
6 public elementary schools are located in 02148.
What is the racial composition of students in 02148?
02148 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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