For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,524 students in Somerville, MA (there are , serving 389 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Somerville, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Somerville, MA are Benjamin G Brown, John F Kennedy and Somerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerville, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Somerville, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin G Brown
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5620
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-5440
Grades: PK-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Somerville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,373 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #66.
West Somerville Neighborhood
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 564 students
Rank: #88.
E Somerville Community
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 743 students
Rank: #99.
Arthur D Healey
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 Meacham Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5420
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
150 Glen Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5480
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Somerville, Massachusetts 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
42 Prescott Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 625-6600
Grades: 1-8
| 156 students
1060 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
177 Powderhouse Blvd
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-6600
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
115 Sycamore Street
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 629-5680
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Somerville, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Somerville, MA include Benjamin G Brown, John F Kennedy and Somerville High School.
How many public schools are located in Somerville?
10 public schools are located in Somerville.
What percentage of students in Somerville go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Somerville are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville?
Somerville public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Somerville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Somerville include: Benjamin G Brown vs. John F Kennedy, John F Kennedy vs. Benjamin G Brown, West Somerville Neighborhood vs. Benjamin G Brown
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