3,799
Preschools
2,362
Elementary Schools
1,193
Middle Schools
807
High Schools
1,833
Public District Schools
3,650
Private Schools
5,569
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Massachusetts based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Massachusetts at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Massachusetts offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Massachusetts
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Boston Public Schools
46,367 students | BOSTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 118 schools -
Worcester School District
24,707 students | WORCESTER, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
Springfield School District
23,873 students | SPRINGFIELD, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools -
Lynn School District
15,556 students | LYNN, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 27 schools -
Brockton School District
14,999 students | BROCKTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools
Reviews From Schools in Massachusetts
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Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2025
Horrible rude staff at this school. No one at this school cares about the students mental health.
Review for
Breed Middle School
Current student
April 25, 2025
I don’t recommend this school is you have mental health issues or have been struggling in school most teachers do not care, the guidance counselor tends to be disrespectful to students who she does... More
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Atlantic Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 22, 2025
St John's prepared me poorly for college. I did not learn how to write a decent essay at SJ, despite being in supposedly "upper level" English classes. Many of the teachers when I went to SJ were also... More
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St John's High School