Best Schools in Brighton, MA
Brighton, MA has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 7,400 students attend Brighton, MA schools. On average, schools in Brighton score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Brighton meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Brighton, MA
Brighton, MA has 5 high schools with 2,615 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brighton score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brighton underperform expectations.
1. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
2. Lyon High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Brighton High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brighton, MA
Brighton, MA has 8 middle schools with 3,239 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brighton score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brighton meet expectations.
1. Bigelow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
2. Putnam Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brighton, MA
Brighton, MA has 5 elementary schools with 1,546 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brighton score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brighton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Heath
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students
2. John D Runkle
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Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students
3. Michael Driscoll
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Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students
4. Underwood
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
5. Amigos School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
6. Winship Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
7. Gardner Pilot Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students
8. Lyon K-8 School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 126 Students
9. Edison K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
10. St Columbkille Partnership School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Columbkille Partnership School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brighton, MA has a total population of 48,312 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brighton, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brighton, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brighton, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 40%
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