Best Schools in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a total of 2,446 schools including 627 high schools, 435 middle schools and 1,346 elementary schools. A total of 1,057,579 students attend Massachusetts schools. On average, schools in Massachusetts score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Massachusetts meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 627 high schools with 370,473 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 Massachusetts score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Massachusetts meet expectations.
1. Dover-sherborn Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
2. Lexington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students
3. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
4. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
5. Belmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
6. Acton-boxborough Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1683 Students
7. Winchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1383 Students
8. Westborough High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westborough • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
9. Newton South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
10. Westford Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1525 Students
Best Middle Schools in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 435 middle schools with 235,154 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 Massachusetts score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Massachusetts meet expectations.
1. Wm Diamond Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
2. Weston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
3. Jonas Clarke Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
5. Hopkinton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopkinton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students
6. Wayland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
7. Raymond J Grey Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton-boxborough • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 825 Students
8. Winthrop L Chenery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1371 Students
9. Ephraim Curtis Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sudbury • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 850 Students
10. Hingham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hingham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 1,346 elementary schools with 429,855 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 Massachusetts score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Massachusetts meet expectations.
1. Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southborough • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 268 Students
2. Hildreth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
3. Winn Brook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 434 Students
4. Mason-rice
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
5. Hunnewell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
6. Mary Lee Burbank
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students
7. Spring Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shrewsbury • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students
8. Swallow/union School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton-dunstable • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 328 Students
9. William E Sheehan
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
10. High Plain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Massachusetts
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Massachusetts has a total population of 7,029,917 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Massachusetts.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Projected Test Scores: 42%
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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