For the 2024 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public high schools serving 22,563 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Massachusetts are Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Lynnfield High School and Millis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Massachusetts blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Acton-boxborough Regional High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,703 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lynnfield High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Millis High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
245 Plain Street
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Winchester High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #55.
Westford Academy
(Math: 84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
30 Patten Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #66.
Hingham High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #77.
Medfield Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Rank: #88.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #99.
Boston Latin
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Grades: 7-12
| 2,416 students
Rank: #1010.
Sharon High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #1111.
Westwood High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ipswich High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Nauset Regional High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #1414.
O'bryant School Math/science
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Grades: 7-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #1515.
Hull High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Main Street
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #1616.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Grades: 7-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #1717.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #1818.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1919.
Minuteman Regional High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #2020.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Skyline Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #2121.
Abington High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2160
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2160
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #2222.
Fenway High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
67 Alleghany St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #2323.
New Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #2424.
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Massachusetts include Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Lynnfield High School and Millis High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Massachusetts?
24 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).
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