Top Rankings
Harvard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,023 students in Harvard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Harvard School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
1,023 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harvard School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
70%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,327 is higher than the state median of $25,197. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,358 is higher than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$23,079 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$25,209 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,327
$25,197
Spending / Student
$28,358
$27,523
Best Harvard School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Bromfield High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Massachusetts Ave
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4140
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harvard School District?
Harvard School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,023 students.
What is the rank of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District is ranked #9 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard School District?
70% of Harvard School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Harvard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,358 is higher than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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