For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,424 students in Belmont, MA (there are 6 private schools, serving 953 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Belmont, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, MA are Mary Lee Burbank, Belmont High School and Winn Brook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belmont, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Lee Burbank
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Grades: K-4
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #33.
Winn Brook
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Grades: 5-6
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel Butler
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Grades: K-4
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Roger E Wellington
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Orchard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: n/an/a
225 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-2000
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-2000
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belmont, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, MA include Mary Lee Burbank, Belmont High School and Winn Brook. Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Belmont?
7 public schools are located in Belmont.
What percentage of students in Belmont go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Belmont are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belmont include: Roger E Wellington vs. Mary Lee Burbank, Winn Brook vs. Mary Lee Burbank, Mary Lee Burbank vs. Roger E Wellington
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