3,748
Preschools
2,344
Elementary Schools
1,163
Middle Schools
786
High Schools
1,789
Public District Schools
3,662
Private Schools
5,537
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
51,433 students | ROXBURY, MA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 117 schools -
Worcester School District
25,415 students | WORCESTER, MA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
Springfield School District
25,297 students | SPRINGFIELD, MA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 60 schools -
Brockton School District
16,349 students | BROCKTON, MA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 24 schools -
Lynn School District
15,751 students | LYNN, MA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools
Reviews From Schools in Massachusetts
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Parent / Guardian
May 27, 2023
Wildflower Montessori is an incredible school community for students ages 2.9 - 6. All three of our children have attended and thrived in this warm, supportive, unique Montessori environment over the... More
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Wildflower Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2023
My children are thriving at ALCS. The students come together, youngest to oldest, for weekly opening and closing ceremony to connect, respect, and build one another up. The education is small... More
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Abundant Life Christian School
Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2023
I would have to say the experience my family has had with this school has been not a good one in any way shape or form. My daughter has learned little to nothing the whole year.the schools curriculum... More
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John T. Nichols Middle School