3,799
Preschools
2,362
Elementary Schools
1,193
Middle Schools
807
High Schools
1,833
Public District Schools
3,650
Private Schools
5,569
Total Schools
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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Massachusetts at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Massachusetts offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Massachusetts
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Boston Public Schools
46,367 students | BOSTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 118 schools -
Worcester School District
24,707 students | WORCESTER, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
Springfield School District
23,873 students | SPRINGFIELD, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools -
Lynn School District
15,556 students | LYNN, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 27 schools -
Brockton School District
14,999 students | BROCKTON, MA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools
Reviews From Schools in Massachusetts
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Parent / Guardian
March 25, 2025
I am absolutely thrilled with my children's experience at the STEAM Academy! From the moment I walked through the doors, it was clear that this is a place where students are genuinely cared for and... More
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Belmonte STEAM Academy
Parent / Guardian
March 25, 2025
The Veterans Memorial Elementary School (fondly referred to as The VETS) is a Pre-K through 1st grade elementary school here in Saugus. I am a parent with a daughter who graduated from here, and a son... More
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Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 25, 2025
A little bit of background. In recent years, the Belmonte STEAM has become 2nd grade through 5th grade elementary school. It is no longer a Middle School.
As a parent (not originally from Saugus),... More
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Belmonte STEAM Academy