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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April 30, 2024
It was no good 10-20 years ago, 70% of the old staff back then were not good and always went after the boy and didn’t know how to instruct him. The school may be better now after all these years, but... More
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Charles E Roderick
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
This is, by far, and hands down, the worst learning experience my child has ever had. The amount of busy work assigned is incredible and unrealistic. Kids are not learning anything because they're so... More
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
Low academic expectations and poor support for special education students. Inexperienced, unqualified, ineffective teachers. Special education department lacking leadership and communication skills.