3,754
Preschools
2,360
Elementary Schools
1,172
Middle Schools
787
High Schools
1,810
Public District Schools
3,659
Private Schools
5,555
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)
April 19, 2024
Awful for special education. They escalate instead of escalating.
Review for
Frederick J. Dutile Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 17, 2024
We have been very happy with our experience at Boston Children's School so far. It is a warm, fun, calming, well-run/well-organized environment. This is an incredible option for your child, especially... More
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Boston Children's School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 15, 2024
I’m an alumni and I graduated in 2018 and was in Special Education for my whole life and 4 straight years in high school because of my Autism which disadvantaged me to take General Education courses.... More
Review for
Medford High School