For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,369 students in Braintree, MA (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,504 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Braintree, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Braintree, MA are Braintree High School, Mary E Flaherty School and Highlands. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Braintree, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Braintree have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Braintree, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Braintree High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Town Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-4000
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Rank: #22.
Mary E Flaherty School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Lakeside Dr
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0180
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0180
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Wildwood Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0190
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0190
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Archie T Morrison
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Liberty Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0230
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0230
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hollis
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0120
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0120
Grades: K-4
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 Proctor Rd
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Grades: 1-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
South Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
232 Peach Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
East Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 River St.
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Grades: 5-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #99.
Donald Ross
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Hayward Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0240
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0240
Grades: K-4
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Brow Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0130
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0130
Grades: K
| 254 students
Braintree, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
46 Lincoln Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0250
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0250
Grades: K-1
| 91 students
25 Brow Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0220
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0220
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Braintree, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Braintree, MA include Braintree High School, Mary E Flaherty School and Highlands.
How many public schools are located in Braintree, MA?
10 public schools are located in Braintree, MA.
What percentage of students in Braintree, MA go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Braintree, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Braintree, MA?
Braintree, MA public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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