For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,105 students in Concord, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,321 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Concord, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top-ranked public schools in Concord, MA are Concord Carlisle High School, Alcott and Willard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Concord have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Concord, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concord Carlisle High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Alcott
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Willard
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Thoreau
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Concord Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Concord, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Concord, MA include Concord Carlisle High School, Alcott and Willard. Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Concord?
5 public schools are located in Concord.
What percentage of students in Concord go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Concord are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Concord include: Willard vs. Thoreau, Thoreau vs. Willard, Alcott vs. Thoreau
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