For the 2026 school year, there are 25 blue ribbon public high schools serving 22,589 students in Massachusetts.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Massachusetts are Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Winchester High School and Hingham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Massachusetts blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sturgis Charter Public School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Massachusetts (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Winchester High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Skillings Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Hingham High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-1560
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Westford Academy
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Patten Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 1,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Medfield Senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
88r South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-4367
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Gr: 7-12 | 2,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Cohasset High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
143 Pond Street
Cohasset, MA 02025
(781) 383-6100
Cohasset, MA 02025
(781) 383-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lynnfield High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Essex Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 334-5820
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Westwood High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Sharon High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
181 Pond Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Sharon, MA 02067
(781) 784-1554
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
O'bryant School Of Math & Science
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Gr: 7-12 | 1,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Ipswich High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Ipswich, MA 01938
(978) 356-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Millis High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
245 Plain Street
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Minuteman Regional High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1717.
Nauset Regional High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Hull High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 Main Street
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Hull, MA 02045
(781) 925-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Gr: 7-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Abington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Gliniewicz Way
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2160
Abington, MA 02351
(781) 982-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
New Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Gr: 7-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Fenway High School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
67 Alleghany St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9911
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
City On A Hill Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
58 Circuit Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 445-1515
Gr: 11-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Massachusetts include Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Winchester High School and Hingham High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Massachusetts?
25 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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