For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,987 students in Arlington, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,136 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Arlington, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, MA are Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School and John A Bishop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #22.
Ottoson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Grades: 7-8
| 922 students
Rank: #33.
John A Bishop
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Gibbs School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41 Foster Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-9003
Grades: 6
| 511 students
Rank: #66.
Hardy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 Lake Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3781
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Cyrus E Dallin
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Brackett
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Everett Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3768
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Peirce
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Park Avenue Ext
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3736
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
Menotomy Preschool
Magnet School
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, MA include Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School and John A Bishop. Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
11 public schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arlington include: Cyrus E Dallin vs. Brackett, M Norcross Stratton vs. John A Bishop, Brackett vs. Cyrus E Dallin
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