Prospective Families 

Last edited 12/7/22

Available seats for the 2022-23 school year:

General Education:
We often have available seats in varying grades.

• If you're interested in having your child attend the Manning, please reach out to the Welcome Centers. Note that there are different factors that influence a student's school placement.
  
• If you're interested in learning more about the Manning, please fill out the form below or call the school and we'll get back to you.
  

Special Education:
There's a specific process run by BPS for special education seats. If your child as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and wants to go to the Manning, please send BPS an email to ask about possible placement at the Manning. 

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Welcome and thank you for considering the Joseph P. Manning Elementary School! 

We are happy to share whatever information we can to help you choose the right school for your child(ren). Learn about the BPS registration process. There are important dates on that page!

Please fill out the contact form on this page to connect with school staff. You can learn more about The Manning and ask questions as you prepare to apply for or look to transfer during the 2023-24 school year. 

​We look forward to connecting with you!

Overview

School hours: 9:30am to 4:10pm
Grades: K0 - 6
Classes per grade: 1
Number of students: ~160
Uniforms? No
View the 2020 School Report Card
View the Student & Teacher Climate Report (latest is 2019)
Principal: Allyson Hart (she/her)
Family Liaison: Manouska Almonord (she/her)

​We are supported by an active Parent Council and powerful partnerships with the Responsive Classroom and the Faulkner Hospital, among others. Students are offered science, library, art, physical education, and music each week.

During the year in pre-Covid times, The Manning has hosted special events such as Birthday Book assemblies, Walk for the Arts, and Discovery Day. We go on field trips to the Science Museum, the State House, Paul Revere’s House, and many other places. Each week, one student receives our “Turtle Award” and one student is named “Player of the Week,” for displaying good character and sportsmanship.​

​We begin each day with a morning pledge in front of the building, setting our intentions to do our best and work together before entering school for the day. 

Our instructional focus is on higher order thinking skills with an inclusion program that supports success for all of our children.  Our small size allows us to develop meaningful relationships with students so that we can individualize our instructional strategies and students’ social development. 

Location

Manning Elementary School 
130 Louders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

​Located in the quiet residential “Moss Hill” neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, the Manning Elementary School grounds include an outdoor classroom, stream, playground, and basketball court.
(Note: If using GPS, please enter 61 Lila Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, then proceed straight and turn left into our parking lot.)