3,754
Preschools
2,359
Elementary Schools
1,171
Middle Schools
787
High Schools
1,810
Public District Schools
3,658
Private Schools
5,554
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
July 01, 2024
We moved here at the beginning of the 23-24 school year. Our girls had experienced a negative social and educational environment in their previous private school. Administration was not responsive or... More
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Center School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 30, 2024
I went to Clearway school do me a favor please do not send your child It’ll ruin your child’s life. Please trust me in this I went to Clearwater school and it went and it ruined my life
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Clearway School
Parent / Guardian
June 29, 2024
I do not recommend this school. The teachers and school leadership will play students/ families favoritisms, during the school years and especially on the seventh grade private school applications.... More
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Mount Alvernia Academy