Top Rankings
Harvard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,019 students in Harvard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Harvard School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,019 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Harvard School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 397 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
150 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
15%
7%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
25%
# Black Students
29 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
727 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
71%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
64
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,622 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,404 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,622
$23,845
Spending / Student
$25,404
$24,602
Best Harvard School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bromfield
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Hildreth Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
14 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4140
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4140
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harvard School District?
Harvard School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,019 students.
What is the rank of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District is ranked #8 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard School District?
71% of Harvard School District students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Harvard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,404 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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