For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,646 students in 02446, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 248 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 02446, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 02446, MA are Pierce, Lawrence and Michael Driscoll. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02446 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02446, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02446, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierce
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Gr: K-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Francis Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4303
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4303
Gr: K-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Michael Driscoll
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 02446, MA?
How many public schools are located in 02446?
4 public schools are located in 02446.
What percentage of students in 02446 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 02446 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02446?
02446 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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