Best Arlington Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 906 students in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Arlington Heights is Ottoson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottoson Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington, MA include Ottoson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington?
the neighborhood of Arlington Heights, Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

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