MA's Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

MASSACHUSETTS — Several Massachusetts schools are among the best public high schools in the country, according to a Monday report released by Niche.

The 2026 Best Public High Schools in America ranking evaluates more than 93,000 public high schools nationwide.

Niche said its rankings, now in the 11th year, differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance in that it also includes input from students, alumni and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities.

The Bay State's top 15 public high schools are:

1. Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science School, Worcester
2. Boston Latin School
3. Weston High School
4. Lexington High School
5. Brookline High School
6. Hopkinton High School
7. Newton North High School
8. Sharon High School
9. Wellesley High School
10. Belmont High School
11. Westborough High School
12. Lincoln-Sudbury
13. Winchester High School
14. Dover-Sherborn
15. Acton-Boxborough

According to Niche, the top five public high schools in America are:

1. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
2. The Davidson Academy (Nevada)
3. Massachusetts Academy for Math & Science
4. South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics
5. Stuyvesant High School (New York)

"Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make," Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, said in a news release. "Our K-12 rankings bring together rigorous data and real experiences from students, parents and educators.

"This gives families the clarity to choose schools where their children can succeed academically, thrive socially, and build a strong foundation for their future."

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