JOSEPH P. MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLJamaica Plain, Boston
ManningELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SMALL SCHOOL. BIG POSSIBILITIES.

A place to belong.
A place to grow.

Welcome to the Joseph P. Manning Elementary School. A welcoming, inclusive community in Jamaica Plain, where every child can reach their highest potential.

Get to know Manning For prospective families

Rooted in community.
Growing together, every day.

Illustration of children exploring a garden together, with a turtle nearby
EVERY CHILD.
Every possibility.
Learning, belonging & discovery.
High-level academicsAn inclusive communityEvery voice mattersLearning together

THE MANNING WAY

Small enough to know you.
Big enough to inspire you.

The Joseph P. Manning Elementary School is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Jamaica Plain. Our small size allows us to develop meaningful relationships with students and support each child's academic and social development.

Our focus is simple: providing high level academics to all children, no matter where they start, and creating an inclusive environment in which all students can succeed.

Explore our philosophy

FIND YOUR WAY

Your connection to Manning.

New beginnings. Familiar faces.
There's a place for you here.

01 / WELCOME

Future families

Get to know our school, our approach, and our welcoming community.

Discover Manning 02 / CONNECT

Current families

Find community expectations, classroom information, and family information.

Family information 03 / BELONG

Our community

Discover the families and partnerships that help our school thrive.

Meet our councils
OUR SHARED BELIEF

“All children can
and want to succeed.”

Every voice included. Every child supported.

Our values & vision

A LITTLE HELP ALONG THE WAY

School life,
made easier.

The information that brings
our school community together.

PLAN AHEADSchool calendarBEYOND THE CLASSROOMBefore & after schoolUSEFUL INFORMATIONDocuments for caregiversSTRONGER TOGETHEROur partners

GET TO KNOW US

A few things about Manning.

Where is the Manning School located?

Find our school at 130 Louders Lane, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, in a quiet residential neighborhood of Boston.

What does inclusion mean at Manning?

Our philosophy brings together regular and special education students learning together, with the goal of academic and social-emotional success for every student.

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How can families learn more?

Explore the prospective families information and the school councils pages to learn about Manning's approach and family community.

Information for prospective families →