For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,747 students in 02135, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02135, MA are Lyon K-8 School, Edison K-8 School and Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02135 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02135, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02135, MA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyon K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Edison K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Glenmont Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8436
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8436
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Warren St.
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9860
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9860
Grades: 6-12
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Brighton High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-9873
Grades: 7-12
| 584 students
02135, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8388
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8388
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
20 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8428
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8428
Grades: 8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02135, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02135, MA include Lyon K-8 School, Edison K-8 School and Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02135?
4 public middle schools are located in 02135.
What is the racial composition of students in 02135?
02135 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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