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Jamaica Plain, often called JP, is a diverse and artistic neighborhood in Boston known for its historic architecture, green spaces, and inclusive community. Home to the Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond, the area offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy a mix of historic brownstones, single-family homes, and modern condos, attracting families, professionals, and creatives alike. The neighborhood has a thriving local scene with independent cafes, restaurants, galleries, and community events. Jamaica Plain combines urban convenience with a relaxed, village-like atmosphere. Excellent public transit options, including the Orange Line, provide easy access to downtown Boston. Its vibrant culture, walkable streets, and active community engagement make JP a highly desirable area for those seeking a lively yet family-friendly neighborhood.

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Joseph P. Manning Elementary School 617-635-8102 public PK-5
Curley K-8 School 617-635-8176 public PK-8
Boston Teachers Union K-8 School 617-635-7717 public PK-8
Ellis Mendell Elementary School 617-635-8234 public PK-5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 617-635-8127 public PK-5
Hennigan K-8 School 617-635-8264 public KG-8
Margarita Muniz Academy 617-470-6907 public 9-12
The English High School 617-635-8979 public 9-12
Community Academy 617-635-8950 public 9-12
Greater Egleston Community High School 617-635-6429 public 9-12
Mission Hill K-8 School Telephone N/A public PK-8 Website
Pallotta Day School 617-522-5221 private 2-8 Website
British International School of Boston 617-522-2261 private KG-12 Website
Nativity Preparatory School 857-728-0031 private 4-8 Website
West Zone Early Learning Center 617-635-8275 public EE-1 Website
Meridian Academy 617-277-1118 private 6-12 Website
Joseph P. Manning Elementary School 617-635-8102 public PK-5
Curley K-8 School 617-635-8176 public PK-8
Boston Teachers Union K-8 School 617-635-7717 public PK-8
Ellis Mendell Elementary School 617-635-8234 public PK-5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 617-635-8127 public PK-5
Mission Hill K-8 School Telephone N/A public PK-8 Website
West Zone Early Learning Center 617-635-8275 public EE-1 Website
Joseph P. Manning Elementary School 617-635-8102 public PK-5
Curley K-8 School 617-635-8176 public PK-8
Boston Teachers Union K-8 School 617-635-7717 public PK-8
Ellis Mendell Elementary School 617-635-8234 public PK-5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 617-635-8127 public PK-5
Hennigan K-8 School 617-635-8264 public KG-8
Mission Hill K-8 School Telephone N/A public PK-8 Website
Pallotta Day School 617-522-5221 private 2-8 Website
British International School of Boston 617-522-2261 private KG-12 Website
Nativity Preparatory School 857-728-0031 private 4-8 Website
West Zone Early Learning Center 617-635-8275 public EE-1 Website
Curley K-8 School 617-635-8176 public PK-8
Boston Teachers Union K-8 School 617-635-7717 public PK-8
Hennigan K-8 School 617-635-8264 public KG-8
Mission Hill K-8 School Telephone N/A public PK-8 Website
Pallotta Day School 617-522-5221 private 2-8 Website
British International School of Boston 617-522-2261 private KG-12 Website
Nativity Preparatory School 857-728-0031 private 4-8 Website
Meridian Academy 617-277-1118 private 6-12 Website
Margarita Muniz Academy 617-470-6907 public 9-12
The English High School 617-635-8979 public 9-12
Community Academy 617-635-8950 public 9-12
Greater Egleston Community High School 617-635-6429 public 9-12
British International School of Boston 617-522-2261 private KG-12 Website
Meridian Academy 617-277-1118 private 6-12 Website

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