3,754
Preschools
2,361
Elementary Schools
1,171
Middle Schools
788
High Schools
1,810
Public District Schools
3,662
Private Schools
5,558
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)
December 08, 2023
Terrible education with under qualified teachers but worse than the education is the parent community. Stay far away from this toxic place.
Review for
St. Augustine Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
December 07, 2023
Parents beware: This school is notorious for extensive bullying. Numerous families have pulled their kids from this school because nothing is done to address the school wide bullying problem. My child... More
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Paul R Baird Middle School
Parent / Guardian
December 06, 2023
CRS provided our 2 children with an outstanding education that fostered independence, confidence, and ambition. Both attended Pre-K through 8th grade and entered high school academically prepared with... More
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Charles River School