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Top 100 traditional public schools in Massachusetts (2025)

District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 100 schools shown.

  1. 1
    97
    Wm Diamond MiddleLexington · Public Middle88% Math proficiency · 936 students
  2. 2
    96
    Jonas Clarke MiddleLexington · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 796 students
  3. 3
    96
    Nantucket ElementaryNantucket · Public Elementary– · 399 students
  4. 4
    95
    ChickeringDover · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 492 students
  5. 5
    95
    Pollard MiddleNeedham · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 867 students
  6. 6
    95
    Weston MiddleWeston · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 451 students
  7. 7
    95
    James F HennesseyLawrence · Public Elementary– · 300 students
  8. 8
    95
    Sarah W Gibbons MiddleWestborough · Public Middle81% Math proficiency · 610 students
  9. 9
    94
    Charles E Brown MiddleNewton Centre · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 713 students
  10. 10
    94
    Dover-Sherborn Regional HighDover · Public High92% Math proficiency · 610 students
  11. 11
    94
    FiskeLexington · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 324 students
  12. 12
    94
    Maria HastingsLexington · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 579 students
  13. 13
    94
    Carlisle SchoolCarlisle · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 612 students
  14. 14
    94
    James B CongdonNew Bedford · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 299 students
  15. 15
    94
    P Brent TrottierSouthborough · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 404 students
  16. 16
    93
    Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle SchoolDover · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 471 students
  17. 17
    93
    ThoreauConcord · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 401 students
  18. 18
    93
    John D HardyWellesley · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 280 students
  19. 19
    93
    Vinson-Owen ElementaryWinchester · Public Elementary88% Math proficiency · 441 students
  20. 20
    93
    Wellesley MiddleWellesley · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 919 students
  21. 21
    93
    WillardConcord · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 432 students
  22. 22
    93
    Lexington HighLexington · Public High96% Math proficiency · 2,405 students
  23. 23
    93
    Ambrose ElementaryWinchester · Public Elementary85% Math proficiency · 398 students
  24. 24
    93
    Lincoln ElementaryWinchester · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 334 students
  25. 25
    92
    Georgetown High SchoolGeorgetown · Public High92% Math proficiency · 268 students
  26. 26
    92
    Duxbury HighDuxbury · Public High86% Math proficiency · 808 students
  27. 27
    92
    Hingham Middle SchoolHingham · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 798 students
  28. 28
    92
    HunnewellWellesley · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 294 students
  29. 29
    92
    Josiah HaynesSudbury · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 397 students
  30. 30
    92
    AlcottConcord · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 438 students
  31. 31
    92
    Wayland Middle SchoolWayland · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 662 students
  32. 32
    92
    Joseph E FiskeWellesley · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 278 students
  33. 33
    92
    High Rock SchoolNeedham · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 441 students
  34. 34
    92
    Paul P Gates Elementary SchoolActon · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 380 students
  35. 35
    92
    SchofieldWellesley · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 291 students
  36. 36
    92
    Albert S. Woodward Memorial SchoolSouthborough · Public Elementary92% Math proficiency · 286 students
  37. 37
    91
    Mill Pond SchoolWestborough · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 834 students
  38. 38
    91
    Pine HillSherborn · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 397 students
  39. 39
    91
    Ephraim Curtis MiddleSudbury · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 816 students
  40. 40
    91
    John WardNewton Centre · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 186 students
  41. 41
    91
    Fuller MeadowMiddleton · Public Elementary– · 269 students
  42. 42
    91
    Raymond J Grey Junior HighActon · Public Middle82% Math proficiency · 824 students
  43. 43
    91
    Wayland High SchoolWayland · Public High87% Math proficiency · 803 students
  44. 44
    91
    Cohasset Middle SchoolCohasset · Public Middle– · 300 students
  45. 45
    91
    High Plain ElementaryAndover · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 505 students
  46. 46
    91
    Wm L Foster ElementaryHingham · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 402 students
  47. 47
    91
    McCall MiddleWinchester · Public Middle81% Math proficiency · 1,036 students
  48. 48
    91
    FranklinWest Newton · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 320 students
  49. 49
    91
    Manchester Essex Regional High SchoolManchester · Public High82% Math proficiency · 392 students
  50. 50
    91
    Mason-RiceNewton Centre · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 321 students
  51. 51
    91
    Tantasqua Regional Sr HighFiskdale · Public High82% Math proficiency · 632 students
  52. 52
    91
    Wellesley Sr HighWellesley · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,262 students
  53. 53
    91
    Weston HighWeston · Public High87% Math proficiency · 658 students
  54. 54
    91
    Bourne Intermediate SchoolBourne · Public Elementary– · 359 students
  55. 55
    91
    MemorialMilford · Public Elementary– · 435 students
  56. 56
    91
    C C BurrAuburndale · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 350 students
  57. 57
    91
    Gov Edward WinslowMarshfield · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 357 students
  58. 58
    91
    Hamilton-Wenham Regional HighSouth Hamilton · Public High87% Math proficiency · 448 students
  59. 59
    91
    Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HighSudbury · Public High88% Math proficiency · 1,445 students
  60. 60
    91
    Loker SchoolWayland · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 359 students
  61. 61
    91
    Wampatuck ElementaryScituate · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 424 students
  62. 62
    90
    Concord Carlisle HighConcord · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,191 students
  63. 63
    90
    Miles River MiddleHamilton · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 391 students
  64. 64
    90
    Sprague Elementary SchoolWellesley · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 289 students
  65. 65
    90
    Arthur W Coolidge MiddleReading · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 405 students
  66. 66
    90
    John M TobinCambridge · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 291 students
  67. 67
    90
    Muraco ElementaryWinchester · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 352 students
  68. 68
    90
    BowmanLexington · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 429 students
  69. 69
    90
    Thomas Blake MiddleMedfield · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 574 students
  70. 70
    90
    Dr. Rick DeCristofaro Learning CenterQuincy · Public Elementary– · 261 students
  71. 71
    90
    Westwood HighWestwood · Public High90% Math proficiency · 837 students
  72. 72
    90
    William E SheehanWestwood · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 278 students
  73. 73
    90
    PeabodyCambridge · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 314 students
  74. 74
    90
    Lincoln SchoolLincoln · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 546 students
  75. 75
    90
    Oak Hill MiddleNewton · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 649 students
  76. 76
    90
    Blanchard MiddleWestford · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 541 students
  77. 77
    90
    Kenneth Coombs SchoolMashpee · Public Elementary– · 387 students
  78. 78
    90
    Mary Lee BurbankBelmont · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 238 students
  79. 79
    90
    Norwell HighNorwell · Public High87% Math proficiency · 601 students
  80. 80
    90
    Ottoson MiddleArlington · Public Middle75% Math proficiency · 963 students
  81. 81
    90
    Claypit Hill SchoolWayland · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 495 students
  82. 82
    89
    Concord MiddleConcord · Public Middle69% Math proficiency · 643 students
  83. 83
    89
    Floral Street SchoolShrewsbury · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 524 students
  84. 84
    89
    Luther Conant SchoolActon · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 410 students
  85. 85
    89
    Newburyport HighNewburyport · Public High82% Math proficiency · 743 students
  86. 86
    89
    Plymouth RiverHingham · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 352 students
  87. 87
    89
    Roger E WellingtonBelmont · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 426 students
  88. 88
    89
    Martha JonesWestwood · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 275 students
  89. 89
    89
    HaleStow · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 247 students
  90. 90
    89
    HarringtonLexington · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 374 students
  91. 91
    89
    Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolBoxford MA · Public Middle72% Math proficiency · 553 students
  92. 92
    89
    Needham HighNeedham · Public High89% Math proficiency · 1,633 students
  93. 93
    89
    Daniel ButlerBelmont · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 261 students
  94. 94
    89
    Rita E. Miller Elementary SchoolWestford · Public Elementary– · 281 students
  95. 95
    89
    Ashland MiddleAshland · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 685 students
  96. 96
    89
    Sharon HighSharon · Public High87% Math proficiency · 1,161 students
  97. 97
    89
    Acton-Boxborough Regional HighActon · Public High93% Math proficiency · 1,622 students
  98. 98
    89
    Lynnfield Middle SchoolLynnfield · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 698 students
  99. 99
    89
    Memorial SpauldingNewton Centre · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 342 students
  100. 100
    89
    Spring Street SchoolShrewsbury · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 304 students

Wm Diamond Middle in Lexington leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Massachusetts with a Success Index (US) of 97.4. Of the 100 schools shown, 100 are public.

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What is the best public school in Massachusetts?

Wm Diamond Middle in Lexington ranks first among traditional public schools in Massachusetts with a Success Index (US) of 97.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 936).

How are traditional public schools in Massachusetts ranked?

Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.

Are these 2025 rankings official?

No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.