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All Massachusetts School Districts
263 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle School District | Carlisle | 10/10 Excellent · 100th pct | 1 |
| Hopkinton School District | Hopkinton | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Lexington Public Schools | Lexington | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Lincoln-Sudbury School District | Lincoln-Sudbury | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Weston Public Schools | Weston | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Northborough-Southborough School District | Northborough-Southborough | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2 |
| Wayland School District | Wayland | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Wellesley Public Schools | Wellesley | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Wellesley School District | Wellesley | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2 |
| Hingham School District | Hingham | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Needham Public Schools | Needham | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Needham School District | Needham | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Winchester School District | Winchester | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| Medfield School District | Medfield | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1 |
| Westwood School District | Westwood | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1 |
| Cohasset School District | Cohasset | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1 |
| Concord School District | Concord | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1 |
| Dover-Sherborn School District | Dover-Sherborn | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1 |
| Dover School District | Dover | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1 |
| North Reading School District | North Reading | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1 |
| Arlington School District | Arlington | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 2 |
| Belmont Public Schools | Belmont | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1 |
| Brookline School District | Brookline | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 3 |
| Harvard School District | Harvard | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2 |
| Acton-Boxborough Regional School District | Acton-Boxborough | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 3 |
| Norwell School District | Norwell | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1 |
| Sharon School District | Sharon | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1 |
| Bedford School District | Bedford | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2 |
| Newton Public Schools | Newton | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2 |
| Newton School District | Newton | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 7 |
| Westborough School District | Westborough | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1 |
| Andover School District | Andover | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1 |
| Westford School District | Westford | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1 |
| Duxbury School District | Duxbury | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| Natick Public Schools | Natick | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| Reading School District | Reading | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1 |
| Hamilton-Wenham School District | Hamilton-Wenham | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2 |
| Lynnfield School District | Lynnfield | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1 |
| Shrewsbury School District | Shrewsbury | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1 |
| Milton School District | Milton | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1 |
| Conway School District | Conway | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1 |
| Littleton School District | Littleton | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1 |
| Martha's Vineyard School District | Martha's Vineyard | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 2 |
| Brimfield School District | Brimfield | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1 |
| Melrose School District | Melrose | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1 |
| Scituate School District | Scituate | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2 |
| Lenox School District | Lenox | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 2 |
| Longmeadow School District | Longmeadow | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1 |
| Walpole School District | Walpole | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 3 |
| Canton School District | Canton | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1 |
| Medway School District | Medway | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1 |
| Nashoba School District | Nashoba | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 4 |
| Groton-Dunstable School District | Groton-Dunstable | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2 |
| Manchester Essex Regional School District | Manchester Essex | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 2 |
| Marblehead School District | Marblehead | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1 |
| Berlin-Boylston School District | Berlin-Boylston | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2 |
| Somerset-Berkley School District | Somerset | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 3 |
| Eastham School District | Eastham | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1 |
| Franklin School District | Franklin | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1 |
| Holliston School District | Holliston | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1 |
| Halifax School District | Halifax | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Cambridge | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 5 |
| Hanover School District | Hanover | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 1 |
| Easton School District | Easton | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 3 |
| Ipswich School District | Ipswich | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1 |
| Lincoln School District | Lincoln | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1 |
| Boxford School District | Boxford | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1 |
| Foxborough School District | Foxborough | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1 |
| Mansfield School District | Mansfield | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1 |
| Plympton School District | Plympton | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 1 |
| Wachusett School District | Wachusett | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 6 |
| Ashland School District | Ashland | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1 |
| Braintree School District | Braintree | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1 |
| Wakefield School District | Wakefield | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1 |
| Grafton School District | Grafton | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 3 |
| Marshfield School District | Marshfield | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1 |
| Northborough School District | Northborough | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1 |
| Chelmsford School District | Chelmsford | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2 |
| Sandwich School District | Sandwich | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 3 |
| Truro School District | Truro | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2 |
| Burlington School District | Burlington | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1 |
| Dartmouth School District | North Dartmouth | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 2 |
| Masconomet School District | Masconomet | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 2 |
| Brewster School District | Brewster | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1 |
| Amherst-Pelham School District | Amherst-Pelham | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 3 |
| Mount Greylock School District | Mount Greylock | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 3 |
| West Boylston School District | West Boylston | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1 |
| Newburyport School District | Newburyport | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1 |
| Up-Island Regional School District | Up-Island | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 2 |
| Amherst School District | Amherst | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1 |
| King Philip School District | King Philip | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 3 |
| Seekonk School District | Seekonk | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1 |
| Triton School District | Triton | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 4 |
| Wilmington School District | Wilmington | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1 |
| Richmond School District | Richmond | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1 |
| Sturbridge School District | Sturbridge | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2 |
| North Andover School District | North Andover | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1 |
| Pentucket School District | Pentucket | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 3 |
| Petersham School District | Petersham | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1 |
| Hull School District | Hull | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1 |
| Mendon-Upton School District | Mendon-Upton | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2 |
| Brookfield School District | Brookfield | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1 |
| Hadley School District | Hadley | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1 |
| Hopedale School District | Hopedale | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1 |
| Pembroke School District | Pembroke | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1 |
| Watertown School District | Watertown | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1 |
| Beverly School District | Beverly | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 2 |
| Hampden-Wilbraham School District | Hampden-Wilbraham | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 2 |
| Deerfield School District | Deerfield | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1 |
| Freetown-Lakeville School District | Freetown-Lakeville | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 3 |
| Holland School District | Holland | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1 |
| Lunenburg School District | Lunenburg | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1 |
| Swampscott School District | Swampscott | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1 |
| Millis School District | Millis | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1 |
| Oak Bluffs School District | Oak Bluffs | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1 |
| Old Rochester School District | Marion | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 3 |
| Dedham School District | Dedham | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1 |
| East Longmeadow School District | East Longmeadow | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1 |
| Chesterfield-Goshen School District | Chesterfield-Goshen | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 3 |
| Fairhaven School District | Fairhaven | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1 |
| Monomoy Regional School District | Monomoy | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 6 |
| Billerica School District | Billerica | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 2 |
| North Attleborough School District | North Attleboro | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 2 |
| Central Berkshire School District | Central Berkshire | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 5 |
| Kingston School District | Kingston | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1 |
| Stoneham School District | Stoneham | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1 |
| Tantasqua School District | Tantasqua | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1 |
| Falmouth School District | Falmouth | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3 |
| Quincy School District | Quincy | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3 |
| Winthrop School District | Winthrop | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1 |
| Plymouth School District | Plymouth | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 2 |
| Rowe School District | Rowe | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Tewksbury School District | Tewksbury | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Nauset School District | Nauset | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 4 |
| Swansea School District | Swansea | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 1 |
| Auburn School District | Auburn | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Uxbridge School District | Uxbridge | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Dighton-Rehoboth School District | Dighton-Rehoboth | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 3 |
| Rockport School District | Rockport | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1 |
| Sutton School District | Sutton | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1 |
| Douglas School District | Douglas | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| Northampton School District | Northampton | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 4 |
| West Bridgewater School District | West Bridgewater | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1 |
| Berkshire Hills School District | Berkshire Hills | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 4 |
| Weymouth School District | Weymouth | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 4 |
| Whitman-Hanson School District | Whitman-Hanson | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 3 |
| Dracut School District | Dracut | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1 |
| Georgetown School District | Georgetown | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1 |
| Waltham School District | Waltham | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 3 |
| Ashburnham-Westminster School District | Ashburnham-Westminster | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2 |
| Ayer-Shirley School District | Ayer-Shirley | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2 |
| Belchertown School District | Belchertown | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1 |
| Tyngsborough School District | Tyngsborough | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1 |
| Millbury School District | Millbury | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1 |
| Nahant School District | Nahant | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1 |
| North Middlesex School District | North Middlesex | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 4 |
| Southern Berkshire School District | Southern Berkshire | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 7 |
| Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District | Southwick-Tolland-Granville | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2 |
| Attleboro School District | Attleboro | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1 |
| Danvers School District | Danvers | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 2 |
| Medford School District | Medford | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1 |
| Blackstone-Millville School District | Blackstone-Millville | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2 |
| Bridgewater-Raynham School District | Bridgewater-Raynham | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 3 |
| Hampshire School District | Hampshire | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 4 |
| Norwood School District | Norwood | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1 |
| Stoughton School District | Stoughton | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1 |
| Abington School District | Abington | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1 |
| Maynard School District | Maynard | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1 |
| Rockland School District | Rockland | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1 |
| Frontier School District | Frontier | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 3 |
| Norton School District | Norton | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1 |
| Somerville Public Schools | Somerville | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 2 |
| Somerville School District | Somerville | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1 |
| Carver School District | Carver | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| Holbrook School District | Holbrook | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| Leominster School District | Leominster | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| Amesbury School District | Amesbury | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1 |
| West Springfield School District | West Springfield | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1 |
| Northbridge School District | Northbridge | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3 |
| Savoy School District | Savoy | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Westfield School District | Westfield | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Dudley-Charlton Regional School District | Dudley-Charlton | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 2 |
| East Bridgewater School District | East Bridgewater | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1 |
| Malden School District | Malden | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1 |
| Hatfield School District | Hatfield | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 3 |
| Middleborough School District | Middleborough | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1 |
| Woburn School District | Woburn | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1 |
| Gateway School District | Gateway | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 6 |
| Lee School District | Lee | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 3 |
| Mashpee School District | Mashpee | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1 |
| Agawam School District | Agawam | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 2 |
| Quabbin School District | Quabbin | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 8 |
| South Hadley School District | South Hadley | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 1 |
| Hudson School District | Hudson | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1 |
| Pioneer Valley School District | Pioneer Valley | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 3 |
| Dennis-Yarmouth School District | Dennis-Yarmouth | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 8 |
| Gloucester School District | Gloucester | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1 |
| Granby School District | Granby | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1 |
| Bourne School District | Bourne | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 7 |
| Clinton School District | Clinton | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1 |
| Bellingham School District | Bellingham | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1 |
| Peabody School District | Peabody | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1 |
| Westport School District | Westport | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2 |
| Saugus School District | Saugus | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1 |
| Wareham School District | Wareham | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 4 |
| Avon School District | Avon | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1 |
| Oxford School District | Oxford | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 2 |
| Provincetown School District | Provincetown | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1 |
| Lowell School District | Lowell | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 4 |
| Mohawk Trail School District | Mohawk Trail | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 6 |
| Monson School District | Monson | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1 |
| Haverhill School District | Haverhill | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 3 |
| Methuen School District | Methuen | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1 |
| Quaboag Regional School District | Quaboag | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 3 |
| Boston Public Schools | Boston | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 12 |
| Boston School District | Boston | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 21 |
| Palmer School District | Palmer | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 4 |
| Salem School District | Salem | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1 |
| Erving School District | Erving | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1 |
| Narragansett School District | Narragansett | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 3 |
| New Salem-Wendell School District | New Salem-Wendell | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 3 |
| Barnstable School District | Barnstable | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 10 |
| Worthington School District | Worthington | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1 |
| Ludlow School District | Ludlow | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Milford School District | Milford | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Pittsfield School District | Pittsfield | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1 |
| Chicopee School District | Chicopee | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 3 |
| Leicester School District | Leicester | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 3 |
| Taunton School District | Taunton | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2 |
| Nantucket School District | Nantucket | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 3 |
| Ware School District | Ware | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 1 |
| Florida School District | Florida | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 2 |
| Revere School District | Revere | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1 |
| Worcester School District | Worcester | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 9 |
| Fitchburg School District | Fitchburg | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1 |
| Hawlemont School District | Hawlemont | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1 |
| Marlborough School District | Marlborough | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1 |
| North Adams School District | North Adams | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1 |
| Ralph C. Mahar School District | Ralph C. Mahar | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1 |
| Framingham School District | Framingham | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 2 |
| Gill-Montague School District | Gill-Montague | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 5 |
| Greenfield School District | Greenfield | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1 |
| Randolph School District | Randolph | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1 |
| Winchendon School District | Winchendon | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1 |
| North Brookfield School District | North Brookfield | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1 |
| Spencer-East Brookfield School District | Spencer-East Brookfield | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 2 |
| Athol-Royalston School District | Athol-Royalston | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 2 |
| Everett School District | Everett | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1 |
| New Bedford School District | New Bedford | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 4 |
| Brockton School District | Brockton | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 2 |
| Webster School District | Webster | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1 |
| Chelsea School District | Chelsea | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1 |
| Gardner School District | Gardner | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 1 |
| Springfield School District | Springfield | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 12 |
| Fall River School District | Fall River | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 4 |
| Lawrence School District | Lawrence | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 3 |
| Hoosac Valley School District | Hoosac Valley | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 2 |
| Lynn School District | Lynn | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 4 |
| Southbridge School District | Southbridge | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1 |
| Holyoke School District | Holyoke | 1/10 Poor | 1 |
| Fairhaven/New Bedford School Districts in Acushnet (9-12) | Acushnet | Not rated | 1 |
| Farmington River Regional School District | Farmington River | Not rated | 3 |
| Gosnold School District | Gosnold | Not rated | 2 |
School Districts in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to 263 public school districts serving approximately 896,917 students across 540+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (Massachusetts MCAS 2024–25 for most districts, with older EDFacts data for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Massachusetts include Carlisle School District, Hopkinton School District, Lexington Public Schools, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Massachusetts
School district boundaries in Massachusetts are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Massachusetts, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts has 263 public school districts covering 540+ zip codes and serving an estimated 896,917 students. The statewide average district rating is 6/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Massachusetts? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Massachusetts school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Massachusetts? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.