Best Acton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,649 students in Acton, MA. The top-ranked public high school in Acton, MA is Acton-boxborough Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acton, MA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Acton, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Acton-boxborough Regional High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Acton, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Acton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
75 Spruce St
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Acton, MA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Acton, MA include Acton-boxborough Regional High School. Acton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public high schools are located in Acton?
1 public high schools are located in Acton.
What is the racial composition of students in Acton?
Acton public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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