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

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

2. Lyon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

3. Brighton High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

2. Putnam Avenue Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 459 Students

2. John D Runkle

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 508 Students

3. Michael Driscoll

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brookline • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students

4. Underwood

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students

5. Amigos School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students

6. Winship Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students

7. Gardner Pilot Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students

8. Lyon K-8 School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 126 Students

9. Edison K-8 School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students

10. St Columbkille Partnership School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

7,400

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

72%

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

C+

16.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,967 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brighton, MA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Allston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brookline, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Chestnut Hill, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Watertown, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Newton Center, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Newton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Newtonville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jamaica Plain, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations