From The Boston Globe · · 1m
Massachusetts Schools Rank Top in U.S. News
Cambridge and Lexington schools lead Massachusetts' best public elementary and middle school rankings.
In brief
Cambridge and Lexington schools lead Massachusetts' best public elementary and middle school rankings. Cambridge's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Lexington's Jonas Clarke Middle School ranked highest in Massachusetts for 2026-27 school year. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Top Elementary Schools
Cambridge's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranked No. 1 among Massachusetts public elementary schools for 2026-27.
Top Middle Schools
Lexington's Jonas Clarke Middle School secured the top spot among Massachusetts public middle schools for 2026-27.
National Rankings
U.S. News ranked over 46,000 public elementary schools and 24,000 middle schools nationwide at state and district levels.
School Performance
U.S. News used standardized state test scores in math and reading/language arts to judge school performance.
MCAS Results
Massachusetts MCAS scores showed stagnant math results and slightly lower English scores for grades 3-8 compared to 2019.
Charter Schools
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge ranked No. 1 among Massachusetts charter elementary schools.
The big picture
Cambridge's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Lexington's Jonas Clarke Middle School ranked highest in Massachusetts for 2026-27 school year.
