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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
Smith Academy is a surprise find. It’s like private school for free. Small classes, supportive teachers, better course offerings than we imagined for a small school. People care about students here.
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Smith Academy
Current student
May 12, 2024
The school provides solid academics in all core subjects. However teachers struggle to keep students engaged in learning and some of them don’t seem to care if students are participating in class.
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E W Thurston Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 12, 2024
My kid started this school 2 years ago and now we’re moving and she’s begging me to have her stay. the teachers are very nice she loves the school .but she wishes they would challenge her more and... More
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Woodland Academy