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Niche has released its 2025 rankings for the best public school districts in Massachusetts. These rankings are based on detailed data from the U.S. Department of Education, combined with authentic student and parent reviews, all analyzed carefully. Key factors considered include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, and overall district performance.
Curious about which school districts made the top 10 this year? Let’s take a closer look!
Understanding School Districts in the U.S.
In the United States, a school district is the fundamental unit of the public education system and determines which public schools children in a particular area can attend. School districts are usually based on where a family lives, which means a child can attend the schools in the district where their family legally resides.
Because of this, buying a home in a good school district is an important factor for many families, especially Chinese families seeking high-quality education opportunities in the U.S.
Contrary to the common belief that public schools are not as good as private schools, many public school districts in Massachusetts provide excellent academic performance and educational quality that rival private schools. For example, these top public high schools regularly send a significant number of students to prestigious universities, including Ivy League schools, demonstrating their strong teaching and abundant resources.
Massachusetts’ Top 10 Public School Districts in 2025
1. Weston Public Schools
Weston is an affluent town located about 15 miles west of Boston. The district serves 2,036 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Weston Public Schools include three elementary schools, one middle school, and Weston High School, which ranked 2nd among Massachusetts’ best public high schools in Niche’s 2025 list.
- Average graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1370
- Average ACT score: 31
2. Public Schools of Brookline
Located next to Boston, Brookline is rich in educational resources. The district serves 7,039 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. It has 12 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and Brookline High School, ranked 5th in Massachusetts by Niche.
- Average graduation rate: 96%
- Average SAT score: 1380
- Average ACT score: 31
3. Belmont Public Schools
Belmont is a western Boston suburb with 4,424 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and Belmont High School, ranked 9th in the state.
- Average graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1370
- Average ACT score: 31
4. Lexington Public Schools
Lexington, known for its historic Battle Green, is located northwest of Boston. The district serves 6,805 students and has a strong student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. It includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and Lexington High School, which is ranked 3rd in the state.
- Average graduation rate: 98%
- Average SAT score: 1400
- Average ACT score: 31
5. Hopkinton Public Schools
Known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, Hopkinton is about 25 miles west of Boston. The district serves 4,187 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. It has four elementary schools, one middle school, and Hopkinton High School, ranked 8th in Massachusetts.
- Average graduation rate: 98%
- Average SAT score: 1350
- Average ACT score: 31
6. Wayland Public Schools
Wayland was founded in 1638 and incorporated in 1780. The district has 2,745 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. It consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and Wayland High School, ranked 14th in the state.
- Average graduation rate: 95%
- Average SAT score: 1360
- Average ACT score: 32
7. Winchester Public Schools
Located about 8.2 miles north of downtown Boston, Winchester is one of Massachusetts’ wealthiest towns. The district serves 4,331 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. It includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and Winchester High School, ranked 16th statewide.
- Average graduation rate: 94%
- Average SAT score: 1370
- Average ACT score: 31
8. Newton Public Schools
Newton is located about eight miles west of downtown Boston and has the largest student population among these districts, with 11,752 students. The student-teacher ratio is 11 to 1. The district includes 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools: Newton North High School, ranked sixth, and Newton South High School, ranked 13th.
- Average graduation rate: 96%
- Average SAT score: 1370
- Average ACT score: 32
9. Wellesley Public Schools
Wellesley is part of the Greater Boston area and home to prestigious colleges such as Wellesley College and Babson College. The district serves 4,101 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It includes eight elementary schools, one middle school, and Wellesley Senior High School, ranked 7th in Massachusetts.
- Average graduation rate: 97%
- Average SAT score: 1360
- Average ACT score: 31
10. Sharon Public Schools
Sharon has a population of about 18,575 (2020 census) and serves 3,436 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. The district has four elementary schools, one junior high school, and Sharon High School, ranked 10th in the state.
- Average graduation rate: 97%
- Average SAT score: 1380
- Average ACT score: 31
This information is based on data from Niche and the official websites of each school district. For the latest updates or if you notice any differences, we recommend checking the school district’s official site directly.
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