Best 02476 Massachusetts Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,524 students in 02476, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 713 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 02476, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02476, MA are Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School and Cyrus E Dallin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02476 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02476, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 02476, MA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
869 Mass Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3591
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Ottoson Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
63 Acton Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3745
Gr: 7-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Cyrus E Dallin
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Florence Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3722
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Brackett
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3705
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Menotomy Preschool
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 316-3698
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 02476, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 02476, MA include Arlington High School, Ottoson Middle School and Cyrus E Dallin.
How many public schools are located in 02476?
5 public schools are located in 02476.
What percentage of students in 02476 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 02476 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02476?
02476 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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