The average student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts public schools is approximately 12:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
6:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-5
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
40 Armington Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Devens School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
22 Church Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 3-8
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Str
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Mckinley Schools
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 2-12
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
8 Bonair Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
School For Exceptional Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
233 Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-5
34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
William R Fallon
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-5
100 Robinson Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
11 Otis Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
Magnet School
(Reading: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Seekonk Transitions Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: Inquire with school
261 Arcade Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 399-5106
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 399-5106
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Springfield Public Day High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
90 Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Rank: #13 - 2113. - 21.
Stone Pk-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Advanced Community Experience Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
1025 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4100
Lunenburg, MA 01462
(978) 582-4100
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Community Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Greenleaf Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
58 Chadwick Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 374-3487
Rank: #22 - 2622. - 26.
Springfield Public Day Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7281
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 787-7281
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Amesbury Innovation High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
71 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-8037
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Boston Adult Tech Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 11-12
20 Church St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-1542
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Curtis-tufts
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
1121 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Kennedy-longfellow
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Lyon K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
50 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Promise College And Career Academy
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9
440 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Massachusetts average public schools student:teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts?
The best top ranked public schools in Massachusetts include Crosby Educational Academy, Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School and Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Massachusetts is Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Crosby Educational Academy, with a value of 2:1.
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