For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,677 students in Quincy, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Quincy, MA are Central Middle School, Atlantic Middle School and Point Webster Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Quincy, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
875 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8725
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Hollis Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 984-8727
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Broad Meadows Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Calvin Rd
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8723
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
South West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Gr: 5-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Gr: PK-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Quincy, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Quincy, MA include Central Middle School, Atlantic Middle School and Point Webster Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Quincy?
6 public middle schools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Quincy include: Atlantic Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Atlantic Middle School, Point Webster Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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