For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,536 students in 02474, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,108 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 02474, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02474, MA are Peirce, Gibbs School and John A Bishop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02474 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 02474, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02474, MA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peirce
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Gibbs School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Grades: 6
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
John A Bishop
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Thompson
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Everett Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
M Norcross Stratton
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Mountain Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Hardy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Lake Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02474, MA?
How many public schools are located in 02474, MA?
6 public schools are located in 02474, MA.
What percentage of students in 02474, MA go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 02474, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02474, MA?
02474, MA public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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