For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,815 students in 02176, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 308 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 02176, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02176, MA are Winthrop, Horace Mann and Melrose High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02176 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02176, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02176, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winthrop
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
162 First Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2280
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2280
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40 Damon Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2190
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2190
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Melrose High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2200
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
253 Vinton Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2270
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2270
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 West Wyoming Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2250
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2250
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Melrose Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2100
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Herbert Clark Hoover
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Glendower Road
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2180
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2180
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
16 Franklin Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2260
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2260
Gr: PK-K | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02176, MA?
How many public schools are located in 02176?
8 public schools are located in 02176.
What percentage of students in 02176 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 02176 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02176?
02176 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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