3,753
Preschools
2,359
Elementary Schools
1,171
Middle Schools
786
High Schools
1,810
Public District Schools
3,658
Private Schools
5,554
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Massachusetts based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Massachusetts at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Massachusetts offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Massachusetts
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Boston School District
48,112 students | BOSTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 117 schools -
Springfield School District
24,239 students | SPRINGFIELD, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 64 schools -
Worcester School District
23,986 students | WORCESTER, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
Lynn School District
15,587 students | LYNN, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools -
Brockton School District
15,384 students | BROCKTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 24 schools
Reviews From Schools in Massachusetts
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 18, 2024
This school still thinks that it has the reputation it did 20 years ago, and the coomunity echos these unsubstantiated claims year after year. The office staff is the rudest staff I’ve dealt with at... More
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Johnny Appleseed Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 17, 2024
Special education department is severely lacking. Long wait times between emails or phone calls even when requesting help or services for struggling students. Constantly needing to contact teachers... More
Current student
March 15, 2024
I cannot even begin to describe how much I hate this school. The principal is incompetent and they neglect to teach kids anything good. I got in trouble for self-defense and was physically assaulted... More
Review for
John F Kennedy Middle School