Best Schools in Massachusetts

Browse 1,832 schools across Massachusetts. Find the best schools by county and city, rated on class size, funding, and outcomes.

🏆 Top Rated Schools in Massachusetts

A+
Hampshire Regional High
Westhampton, MA 01027
👥 690 students 📚 9.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Fowler School
Maynard, MA 01754
👥 476 students 📚 11.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Winthrop Middle School
Winthrop, MA 02152
👥 423 students 📚 11.2:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Monument Mt Regional High
Great Barrington, MA 01230
👥 451 students 📚 9.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Green Meadow
Maynard, MA 01754
👥 428 students 📚 11.0:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Hobomock Elementary
Pembroke, MA 02359
👥 396 students 📚 12.0:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
Great Barrington, MA 01230
👥 380 students 📚 10.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
Great Barrington, MA 01230
👥 348 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy
Chelsea, MA 02150
👥 443 students 📚 10.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Daniel L Joyce Middle School
Woburn, MA 01801
👥 460 students 📚 8.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Tahanto Regional High
Boylston, MA 01505
👥 554 students 📚 11.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Joseph A. Browne School
Chelsea, MA 02150
👥 485 students 📚 10.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Hanover High
Hanover, MA 02339
👥 684 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Thomas Blake Middle
Medfield, MA 02052
👥 585 students 📚 10.6:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Bromfield
Harvard, MA 01451
👥 325 students 📚 10.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Medfield Senior High
Medfield, MA 02052
👥 705 students 📚 11.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Robin Hood
Stoneham, MA 02180
👥 393 students 📚 12.0:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
John F Kennedy Middle School
Woburn, MA 01801
👥 511 students 📚 10.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Barry
Chicopee, MA 01020
👥 362 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Dr John C Page School
West Newbury, MA 01985
👥 326 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
100 /100

📍 Schools by County

Click a county to view schools in that area.

Middlesex County
372 schools Avg: A+
Worcester County
254 schools Avg: A+
Essex County
216 schools Avg: A+
Norfolk County
193 schools Avg: A+
Hampden County
161 schools Avg: A+
Suffolk County
157 schools Avg: A+
Bristol County
139 schools Avg: A+
Plymouth County
138 schools Avg: A+
Berkshire County
48 schools Avg: A+
Barnstable County
48 schools Avg: A+
Hampshire County
45 schools Avg: A+
Franklin County
35 schools Avg: A+
Middlesex
6 schools Avg: A+
Dukes County
6 schools Avg: A
Nantucket County
4 schools Avg: A+
Dukes
2 schools Avg: A+
Worcester
1 schools Avg: A
Essex
1 schools Avg: A
Bristol
1 schools Avg: A+
1 schools Avg: A+

🏙️ Top Rated Cities for Schools

Cities with the highest average school scores (minimum 3 schools).

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Watertown
5 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 100.0
A+
Falmouth
4 schools • Barnstable County
Avg 100.0
A+
Ipswich
4 schools • Essex County
Avg 100.0
A+
Charlestown
3 schools • Suffolk County
Avg 100.0
A+
Southwick
3 schools • Hampden County
Avg 100.0
A+
Harwich
3 schools • Barnstable County
Avg 100.0
A+
Dover
3 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 100.0
A+
Palmer
3 schools • Hampden County
Avg 100.0
A+
Great Barrington
3 schools • Berkshire County
Avg 100.0
A+
Longmeadow
6 schools • Hampden County
Avg 99.5
A+
Stoneham
5 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 99.4
A+
Bourne
4 schools • Barnstable County
Avg 99.3
A+
Nantucket
4 schools • Nantucket County
Avg 99.0
A+
Maynard
3 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 99.0
A+
Waltham
10 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 98.8
A+
Concord
5 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 98.8
A+
Webster
3 schools • Worcester County
Avg 98.7
A+
West Newbury
3 schools • Essex County
Avg 98.7
A+
Mashpee
3 schools • Barnstable County
Avg 98.7
A+
Spencer
3 schools • Worcester County
Avg 98.7
A+
Amherst
5 schools • Hampshire County
Avg 98.6
A+
Burlington
6 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 98.5
A+
Randolph
6 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 98.3
A+
Bedford
4 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 98.3

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
4-Year 👥 11,920
84 /100
A
Harvard University
Cambridge
4-Year 👥 30,386
82 /100
A
Boston University
Boston
4-Year 👥 36,624
79 /100
A
Tufts University
Medford
4-Year 👥 13,274
79 /100
A
Williams College
Williamstown
4-Year 👥 2,168
79 /100
B+
Amherst College
Amherst
4-Year 👥 1,910
77 /100
B+
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
4-Year 👥 15,280
76 /100
B+
Northeastern University
Boston
4-Year 👥 31,159
76 /100
B+
Wellesley College
Wellesley
4-Year 👥 2,418
76 /100
B+
Smith College
Northampton
4-Year 👥 2,830
75 /100
B+
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester
4-Year 👥 3,035
73 /100
B+
Babson College
Wellesley
4-Year 👥 3,943
71 /100

Frequently Asked Questions About Schools in Massachusetts

How many K-12 schools are in Massachusetts?

There are 1,832 K-12 schools in Massachusetts tracked by Repit, spanning 20 counties. Each school is rated using the Repit School Score, which evaluates class size, funding, and student outcomes.

What is the Repit School Score?

The Repit School Score rates schools on a 100-point scale based on student-teacher ratio (class size), per-pupil funding, and graduation outcomes. Unlike traditional ratings that rely heavily on standardized test scores, Repit focuses on factors that actually impact educational quality.

What are the best schools in Massachusetts?

Top-rated schools in Massachusetts include Hampshire Regional High, Fowler School, Winthrop Middle School, Monument Mt Regional High, Green Meadow. These schools have earned high Repit School Scores based on their student-teacher ratios, funding levels, and educational outcomes.

How do I find schools near me in Massachusetts?

Browse schools by county or city using our interactive lists below. You can also search for specific schools by name. Each school page includes detailed information on class sizes, funding, and contact information.

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