For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,237 students in Braintree, MA (there are , serving 2,411 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, Liberty and Archie T Morrison. 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 59% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Braintree, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braintree High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Town Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-4000
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,677 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Liberty
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Proctor Rd
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0210
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Archie T Morrison
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Liberty Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0230
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0230
Gr: K-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mary E Flaherty School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Lakeside Dr
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0180
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0180
Gr: K-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
South Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Peach Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0160
Gr: 5-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Highlands
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Wildwood Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0190
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0190
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Hollis
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
482 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0120
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0120
Gr: K-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
East Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 River St.
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0170
Gr: 5-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Donald Ross
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Hayward Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0240
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0240
Gr: K-4 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
25 Brow Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0130
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0130
Gr: K | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Braintree, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
46 Lincoln Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0250
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0250
Gr: K-1 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 9%
25 Brow Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0220
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-0220
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 5%
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, Liberty and Archie T Morrison.
How many public schools are located in Braintree?
10 public schools are located in Braintree.
What percentage of students in Braintree go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Braintree are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Braintree?
Braintree public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Braintree are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Braintree include: South Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. South Middle School, Donald Ross vs. Archie T Morrison
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