For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,321 students in Concord, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,577 private students). 68% 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 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Concord, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #22.
Alcott
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Willard
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Thoreau
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Concord Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
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, MA?
5 public schools are located in Concord, MA.
What percentage of students in Concord, MA go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Concord, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Concord, MA?
Concord, MA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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