MA Schools, From K–12 to College, Make Big Waves in 2025 Rankings

This has been a strong year for Massachusetts schools — from elementary through higher education. Rankings from both data-driven and student-survey-based sources consistently place Massachusetts institutions among the top nationwide.

Massachusetts figured prominently in several rankings for education from U.S. News & World Report and Niche, which provides rankings on schools, neighborhoods, cities and companies in the United States.

Here's how the Bay State's schools stacked up in 2025:

MA’s Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

The latest Niche national ranking placed Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science School in Worcester at the top spot in the Bay State. The report — which evaluates over 93,000 public high schools nationwide — blends academic data with student and parent feedback to produce its list.

The Top 25 High Schools In Massachusetts For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report’s newest rankings honored 25 public high schools statewide, with standouts including Boston Latin School, Lexington High School, and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School.

These Are The Top Elementary Schools In MA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

On the younger end, Woodland School in Weston topped the state’s list of public elementary schools, with other top schools including institutions in Wellesley, Belmont, Cambridge and Southborough.

These MA Colleges Earned Top Score On New National Ranking

On the higher-education front, seven Massachusetts colleges made the cut in the 2025 edition of Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list — praised for affordability, academic quality, and strong post-graduation outcomes.

26 MA Schools Named To Princeton Review’s Best Colleges List

Meanwhile, The Princeton Review selected 26 Massachusetts institutions in its 2026 “Best Colleges” book. The list isn’t ranked overall — instead, colleges are highlighted across dozens of categories based on student surveys of campus life, academic strength, career services, and more.

Here Are The Best Colleges In MA, According To Niche

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Boston University top the state’s 2025 Niche college rankings, with 145 MA schools evaluated.

Top 10 Private High Schools In MA Revealed In New Ranking

The Groton School is ranked the No. 1 private high school in Massachusetts for 2025–26, followed by schools like Phillips Academy and Commonwealth School.

These Are The Best School Districts In MA, New Ranking Says

According to the most recent Niche data, Brookline Public Schools ranks as the top school district in Massachusetts for 2025–26, with 24 others earning “A” grades.

MA’s Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis

In the 2025 list from U.S. News & World Report, Pierce Middle School in Brookline is ranked No. 1 in the state, with top 25 middle schools statewide highlighted.