For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,461 students in 02476, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 02476, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02476, MA are Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School and Cyrus E Dallin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02476 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02476, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02476, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High 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
| 1,609 students
Rank: #22.
Ottoson Middle 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
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Cyrus E Dallin
(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
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Brackett
(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
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02476, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02476, MA include Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School and Cyrus E Dallin.
How many public schools are located in 02476?
5 public schools are located in 02476.
What percentage of students in 02476 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 02476 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02476?
02476 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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