For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,248 students in 02445, MA (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,313 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 02445, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02445, MA are Brookline High School, William H Lincoln and John D Runkle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02445 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02445, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02445, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookline High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Greenough Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5003
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5003
Gr: 9-12 | 2,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
William H Lincoln
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
John D Runkle
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Druce Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1187 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5471
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5471
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
599 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5472
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5472
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02445, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02445, MA include Brookline High School, William H Lincoln and John D Runkle.
How many public schools are located in 02445?
5 public schools are located in 02445.
What percentage of students in 02445 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 02445 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02445?
02445 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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