Public schools in Massachusetts achieve an average science proficiency of 45% (2025).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in Massachusetts is Medfield Senior High School with 90-94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 82%
92%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 85%
Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Medfield Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
831 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1540
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Dover-sherborn Regional High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-1730
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Mason-rice
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
149 Pleasant Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9570
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9570
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Norwell High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8810
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Peter Noyes
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
280 Old Sudbury Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1085
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1085
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 7-12
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Westford Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
30 Patten Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 9-12
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-8
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Rank: #1313.
Lexington High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
251 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2320
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Alcott
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Downey
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Hatherly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
72 Ann Vinal Rd
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Scituate, MA 02066
(781) 545-8780
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Hunnewell
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
28 Cameron Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6275
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
William E Sheehan
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Rank: #14 - 2114. - 21.
Wood End Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
85 Sunset Rock Lane
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-5420
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-5420
Rank: #2222.
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 5-6
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Rank: #2323.
Winchester High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Bowman
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Bromfield
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
14 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Carlisle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-8
83 School Street
Carlisle, MA 01741
(978) 369-4102
Carlisle, MA 01741
(978) 369-4102
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Liberty
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-4
49 Proctor Rd
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Maria Hastings
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Medway High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
88 Summer Street
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3227
Medway, MA 02053
(508) 533-3227
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Muraco Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
33 Bates Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7030
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7030
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Thomas Prince
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-8
170 Sterling Road
Princeton, MA 01541
(978) 464-2110
Princeton, MA 01541
(978) 464-2110
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-8
456 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Rank: #24 - 3524. - 35.
Wm L Foster Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
55 Downer Avenue
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1520
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average public schools science proficiency?
The Massachusetts average public schools science proficiency is 45%% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in Massachusetts?
The best top ranked public schools in Massachusetts include Medfield Senior High School, South Elementary School and Dover-sherborn Regional High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Massachusetts?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Massachusetts is Medfield Senior High School, with a value of 90-94%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is South Elementary School, with a value of 90-94%.
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