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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Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2024
One of the reasons we moved to town is that Chelmsford schools are exceptional. This flows from the top levels down including the superintendent and assistant superintendent.
This elementary school... More
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Byam School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 25, 2024
Mi experiencia como padre es de diez . Mi hijo está encantado . El es español y ha cursado el último año y ha estado encantado con toda la escuela tanto profesorado como alumnos. Ha estado muy... More
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Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
Current student
May 24, 2024
This school needs better teachers and needs more teachers to calm down the kids that have emotional break downs and the only like 1 teacher needs to show respect but the school Is really safe but kids... More
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Point Webster Middle School