3,735
Preschools
2,314
Elementary Schools
1,152
Middle Schools
771
High Schools
1,788
Public District Schools
3,634
Private Schools
5,505
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.
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
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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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 24, 2022
Do NOT make the same mistake I did and dismiss the negative reviews.
All of the those reviews sum up the school pretty well. The issues they mentioned have been amplified in the past few years. More... More
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Tremont School
Parent / Guardian
May 24, 2022
Although Covid was poorly come about, overall the system of learning is good. But, I recommend they focus on helping the students excel more who are able to, and allowing the other students to be... More
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Wilmington High School
Parent / Guardian
May 23, 2022
This is a horrible school. There is no communication between parents and school staff. There is a blonde lady who helps the special needs children on the bus after school, she is very handsy and... More
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Frederick Harris