Massachusetts is the #21 largest school system in the United States, serving 916,334 students across the 1,837 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 861 private schools, serving 127,396 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Massachusetts is 42%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 45%.
The top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts are Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Mary Lee Burbank, and Weston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 70 Blue Ribbon Schools, 4 magnet schools, 77 charter schools, and 12 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 47%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mary Lee Burbank
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Weston High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
444 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5800
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5800
Rank: #44.
Woodland
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-3
10 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5300
Rank: #55.
Lexington High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Rank: #66.
Winchester High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Rank: #77.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hingham High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
90 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9820
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9820
Rank: #1010.
Norwell High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Overview
This State (MA)
# Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
916,334 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
Graduation Rate
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
# American Indian Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
# Asian Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
7%
# Hispanic Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
# Black Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
10%
# White Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
53%
# Hawaiian Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (MA)
Total Revenue (22-23)
$21,850 MM
Spending (22-23)
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student (22-23)
$23,845
Spending / Student (22-23)
$24,602
Best Massachusetts Public Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Sixteen Acres (11 schools), Liberty Heights (9 schools), Pine Point (9 schools), Highlands (8 schools), Forest Park (8 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts include Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Mary Lee Burbank, and Weston High School.
How many public schools are located in Massachusetts?
1,837 public schools are located in Massachusetts.
What percentage of students in Massachusetts go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Minority enrollment in Massachusetts is 47%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Massachusetts are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Massachusetts include: Oak Street Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Wildwood vs. Boutwell, Oak Hill Middle School vs. Charles E Brown Middle School
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