Schools in Brookline, Massachusetts (2025)
9 schools · 5,894 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 567.
Brookline, in Massachusetts, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,894 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 2 other, 1 high; by sector 9 public.
The median Enrollment across Brookline's schools is 567, above the Massachusetts median of 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Brookline High (87.6, top 5% of high schools nationally), followed by John D Runkle (86.0, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), and Pierce (85.9, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 6 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Brookline High (2,181 students), Florida Ruffin Ridley School (857 students), Lawrence (630 students).
Ranked schools in Brookline
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Massachusetts.
- 188Brookline HighBrookline · Public High83% Math proficiency · 2,181 students
- 286John D RunkleBrookline · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 386PierceBrookline · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 592 students
- 485Michael DriscollBrookline · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 583William H LincolnBrookline · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 494 students
- 682LawrenceBrookline · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 630 students
- 774Florida Ruffin Ridley SchoolBrookline · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 857 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookline High Brookline · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87.6 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 2,181 |
| 2 | John D Runkle Brookline · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 86.0 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 3 | Pierce Brookline · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 85.9 Top 5% | 75% Math proficiency | 592 |
| 4 | Michael Driscoll Brookline · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 85.2 Top 5% | 78% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 5 | William H Lincoln Brookline · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 82.6 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 494 |
| 6 | Lawrence Brookline · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 82.1 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 630 |
| 7 | Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 74.3 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 857 |
Other schools in Brookline
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Brookline side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Brookline?
Brookline High is the highest-ranked school in Brookline with a Success Index (US) of 87.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Brookline?
Brookline has 9 schools (1 high, 6 elementary, 2 other) educating 5,894 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Brookline?
The median Enrollment across schools in Brookline is 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.