For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,547 students in Malden, MA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Malden, MA are Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Malden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Malden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Malden, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Malden, MA (2025-26)
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.
Malden High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Malden, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Malden, MA include Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Malden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Malden?
2 public high schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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