For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,866 students in Arlington, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,220 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Arlington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, MA are Arlington High School, Brackett and Peirce. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #22.
Brackett
(Math: 60% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Cyrus E Dallin
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Ottoson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Grades: 7-8
| 906 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
Rank: n/an/a
869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, MA?
How many public schools are located in Arlington, MA?
11 public schools are located in Arlington, MA.
What percentage of students in Arlington, MA go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Arlington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington, MA?
Arlington, MA public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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