For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,378 students in Belmont, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 992 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Belmont, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, MA are Mary Lee Burbank, Belmont High School and Winn Brook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belmont, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Lee Burbank
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Grades: K-4
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Belmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5901
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #33.
Winn Brook
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Grades: K-4
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Grades: 5-8
| 1,371 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Roger E Wellington
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Orchard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5600
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belmont, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, MA include Mary Lee Burbank, Belmont High School and Winn Brook. Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Belmont?
6 public schools are located in Belmont.
What percentage of students in Belmont go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Belmont are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belmont include: Roger E Wellington vs. Mary Lee Burbank, Mary Lee Burbank vs. Roger E Wellington, Winn Brook vs. Mary Lee Burbank
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