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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Current student
April 23, 2024
When I started at Sage, in kindergarten, I was super nervous that I wouldn't make any friends, but I did. The Sage community is extremely welcoming. There are so many adults that I look up to and see... More
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The Sage School
Current student
April 23, 2024
I started at Sage in 5th grade, and I'm currently int he 8th grade, graduating this summer. Sage has been a great place to accommodate your level in learning, especially in math. Many of my current... More
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The Sage School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 21, 2024
dont send your kids here, unless you want them to be mentally abused by the teachers, mostly the dean of students.
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Webster Middle School