What types of schools are available in Arlington, Massachusetts?

Arlington, Massachusetts offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Arlington, Massachusetts

Q: How many schools are in Arlington, Massachusetts?

There are 11 schools in Arlington, Massachusetts, serving 6,113 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Arlington?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Arlington, Massachusetts, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 11 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

6,113

Total Students

Across Arlington

12.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

11 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score67%

ELA Assessment Score69%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓10% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,677 students at Arlington High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Arlington High

publichighGrade 9-12

869 Mass Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

63 Acton Street, Arlington, MA 02476

25 Columbia Road, Arlington, MA 02474

180 Mountain Avenue, Arlington, MA 02174

publicmiddleGrade 6-6

41 Foster Street, Arlington, MA 02474

52 Lake Street, Arlington, MA 02474

185 Florence Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

187 Everett Street, Arlington, MA 02474

66 Eastern Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

85 Park Avenue Ext, Arlington, MA 02174

publicelementaryPK-PK

17 Irving Street, Arlington, MA 02476

Detailed Overview of Schools in Arlington

Arlington, Massachusetts is home to 11 schools serving over 6,113 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arlington, Massachusetts?

There are 11 schools in Arlington, serving 6,113 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Arlington?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Arlington include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Arlington?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Arlington is 12.2:1.

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