For the 2024-25 school year, there are 65 blue ribbon public schools serving 37,551 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Massachusetts are Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Winchester High School and Boston Latin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #22.
Winchester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #33.
Boston Latin School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Grades: 7-12
| 2,423 students
Rank: #44.
Hingham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #55.
Medfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Westford Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Patten Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 1,525 students
Rank: #77.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #88.
John D Hardy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 446-6270
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
Rank: #99.
O'bryant School Of Math & Science
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Grades: 7-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #1010.
Maria Hastings
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1111.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1212.
Westwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #1313.
Sharon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Grades: 9-12
| 1,143 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lynnfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #1616.
Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1595
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1717.
Luther Conant School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Grades: K-6
| 408 students
Rank: #1818.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Daniel Butler
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #2121.
Ipswich High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #2222.
Weston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
456 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #2323.
Henry C Sanborn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Lovejoy Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9700
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9700
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bridge
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2510
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Josiah Haynes
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
169 Haynes Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1093
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1093
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2626.
Edith C Baker
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2727.
M Norcross Stratton
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 Mountain Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3754
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Millis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
245 Plain Street
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Nauset Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
E Ethel Little School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sprague Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #3232.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Wilshire Dr
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1551
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #3333.
Hull High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Main Street
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #3434.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Grades: K-12
| 462 students
Rank: #3535.
Old Post Road
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Massachusetts include Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Winchester High School and Boston Latin School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Massachusetts?
65 blue ribbon public schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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