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

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South Elementary
Hingham, MA 02043
👥 493 students 📚 13.2:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Pollard Middle
Needham, MA 02492
👥 880 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Acton, MA 01720
👥 356 students 📚 12.6:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Luther Conant School
Acton, MA 01720
👥 413 students 📚 13.2:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Raymond J Grey Junior High
Acton, MA 01720
👥 813 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Sprague Elementary School
Wellesley, MA 02482
👥 293 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Spring Street School
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
👥 277 students 📚 12.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
John D Hardy
Wellesley, MA 02482
👥 225 students 📚 11.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Sarah W Gibbons Middle
Westborough, MA 01581
👥 601 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
Southborough, MA 01772
👥 247 students 📚 14.2:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
J F Kennedy Memorial
Franklin, MA 02038
👥 331 students 📚 14.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge, MA 02139
👥 328 students 📚 10.6:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Mary Lee Burbank
Belmont, MA 02478
👥 322 students 📚 13.4:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
The Bromfield Middle School
Harvard, MA 01451
👥 252 students 📚 11.2:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Eagle Education Academy
Pittsfield, MA 01201
👥 30 students 📚 3.3:1 ratio
99 /100
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Alcott
Concord, MA 01742
👥 430 students 📚 11.6:1 ratio
99 /100
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Concord Carlisle High
Concord, MA 01742
👥 1,230 students 📚 11.7:1 ratio
99 /100
A+
Collicot
Milton, MA 02186
👥 586 students 📚 14.3:1 ratio
99 /100
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Dover-Sherborn Regional High
Dover, MA 02030
👥 648 students 📚 11.2:1 ratio
99 /100
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Duxbury High
Duxbury, MA 02332
👥 862 students 📚 10.7:1 ratio
99 /100

📍 Schools by County

Click a county to view schools in that area.

Middlesex County
372 schools Avg: B
Worcester County
254 schools Avg: C+
Essex County
216 schools Avg: C+
Norfolk County
193 schools Avg: B
Hampden County
161 schools Avg: C
Suffolk County
157 schools Avg: C
Bristol County
139 schools Avg: C+
Plymouth County
138 schools Avg: C+
Berkshire County
48 schools Avg: C+
Barnstable County
48 schools Avg: B
Hampshire County
45 schools Avg: B
Franklin County
35 schools Avg: C+
Middlesex
6 schools Avg: A
Dukes County
6 schools Avg: C+
Nantucket County
4 schools Avg: C+
Dukes
2 schools Avg: B
Worcester
1 schools Avg: C
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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Harvard
3 schools • Worcester County
Avg 97.0
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Weston
5 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 96.8
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Newton Centre
6 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 95.0
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Needham
8 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 94.6
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Concord
5 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 94.6
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Mattapoisett
4 schools • Plymouth County
Avg 94.5
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Sudbury
6 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 93.7
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Winchester
7 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 93.4
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North Reading
5 schools • Middlesex
Avg 93.2
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Belmont
7 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 93.0
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Hingham
6 schools • Plymouth County
Avg 93.0
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Lexington
11 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 91.7
A
Newtonville
4 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 91.5
A
Wellesley
10 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 91.1
A
Upton
3 schools • Worcester County
Avg 91.0
A
Dover
3 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 91.0
A
Acton
8 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 90.5
A
Westwood
7 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 89.4
A
Sharon
6 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 88.7
A
Natick
8 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 88.5
A
Shrewsbury
9 schools • Worcester County
Avg 88.3
A
Arlington
9 schools • Middlesex County
Avg 88.3
A
Milton
6 schools • Norfolk County
Avg 88.0
A
Manchester
3 schools • Essex County
Avg 88.0

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
4-Year 👥 11,920
84 /100
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Harvard University
Cambridge
4-Year 👥 30,386
82 /100
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Boston University
Boston
4-Year 👥 36,624
79 /100
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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 South Elementary, Pollard Middle, Paul P Gates Elementary School, Luther Conant School, Raymond J Grey Junior High. 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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