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
-
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?
Current student
May 07, 2024
Nice faulty, some teachers are passive-aggressive, do not care if the class average is way below falling, or just mentally immature and put their personal problems onto students. Students vape and... More
Review for
Malden High School
Parent / Guardian
May 06, 2024
The Northfield elementary school community has really taken a nose dive in recent years. Our child is experiencing consistent and persistent bullying from their peers and, unfortunately, even staff... More
Review for
Northfield Elementary School
Current student
May 06, 2024
As a student who's at this school, I can say, it's horrible. It feels like I am not doing enough and the assignments they hand out aren't anything besides just reading and answering questions which I... More