Massachusetts is the #21 largest school system in the United States, serving 911,529 students across the 1,847 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 859 private schools, serving 128,492 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Massachusetts is 37%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 49%.
The top ranked public schools in Massachusetts are Dover-sherborn Regional High School, Lexington High School and Wellesley Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 44% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MA) School Average
Asian
7%
Hispanic
23%
Black
10%
White
56%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Massachusetts (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Rank: #22.
Lexington High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Rank: #33.
Wellesley Sr High School
Math: 88% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
50 Rice Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6290
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 446-6290
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-3
28 Cordaville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 229-1250
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 229-1250
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Needham High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
609 Webster Street
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(781) 455-0800
Rank: #66.
Belmont High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
221 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Rank: #77.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Lynnfield High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Millis High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
245 Plain Street
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Norwell High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Best Massachusetts Public Schools by County (2023-24)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked public schools in Massachusetts include Dover-sherborn Regional High School, Lexington High School and Wellesley Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Massachusetts?
1,847 public schools are located in Massachusetts.
What percentage of students in Massachusetts go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Minority enrollment in Massachusetts is 44% (majority Hispanic)
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