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
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Parent / Guardian
June 28, 2024
For middle school, we were looking for a rigorous educational environment that could also heal some of the social bruises of the Covid years. Shore delivered. The teachers took great care to get to... More
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Shore Country Day School
Parent / Guardian
June 26, 2024
As a parent to two students in Wellan's Elementary program who started at the school when they were 15 months old, I have been continually impressed by the school culture as well as the challenging... More
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Wellan Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
June 26, 2024
Couldn’t ask for more from this wonderful school. Teachers are kind, passionate, and committed. Leadership is thoughtful and inclusive. Incredibly engaged PTO.
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Underwood Elementary School