The quality of your child(ren)’s education is paramount for their success later in life, but finding the perfect school can be a difficult task, especially after relocating. We at Andersen Group Realty know just how important it is to give your children the best opportunity, so we’ve curated a list of the highest-ranked schools in each area where we sell homes. That way, when you start your new home search, you are fully prepared to make the best choice for you and your family. Here are just some of the top-notch options (ranked on Great Schools) that we have in the North of Boston area.

Arlington

Boasting some of the top-rated public and private schools around, Arlington abounds with excellent educational opportunities at each level. Choose from top-tier elementary schools like Pierce Elementary School or John A Bishop Elementary School, outstanding middle schools such as Ottoson Middle School, and high schools like Arlington High School. For private school options, there is the Lesley Ellis School, New Covenant School, or Arlington Catholic High School.

Belmont

Belmont features three elementary schools and one middle school with a 10/10 rating, and its public high school ranked 8/10 . Belmont Day School is a private Pre-K-8, and the Belmont Hill School is an all-boys 7-12 institution. For parents who prefer a more alternative and holistic approach to education, Belmont also has the Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay.

Lexington

Rated the #1 school district in Massachusetts, education thrives in Lexingtonwith over eight public schools receiving a 10/10 rating.Harrington Elementary School, WM Diamond Middle School,and Lexington High School continue to foster avid learners who continuously exceed standards and expectations. There are also a fair amount of private school options, from Catholic schools to a Montessori K-8 and several schools focused on students with learning differences or medical issues.

Medford

Medford’s strength lies in its Roman Catholic schools. St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Raphael Elementary School teach children from grades K-8, whileSt. Francis of Assisi School runs through ninth grade. For high school, consider sending your child to Medford High School or St. Clement Parish School.

Melrose

Melrose offers several high-ranking schools for each level. Winthrop Elementary and Herbert Clark Hoover Elementary School both received 10/10 rankings, while Melrose Middle School received a 9/10. Private school options, mostly Roman Catholic or Montessori schools, extend at most through middle school, so your option for high school is Medford High School, which received a 7/10 ranking.

Reading

In Reading, send your child to the high-ranking Wood End Elementary School or Alice M Barrows Elementary School.Then, look into Arthur W Coolidge Middle School or Walter S Parker Middle School. For high school, consider Reading Memorial High School with a low student-teacher ratio, orAustin Preparatory School, known for its award-winning Latin program and outstanding faculty.

Somerville

Benjamin G Brown Elementary School is a small public school ranked 10/10, and serves students aged Pre-K-6. Somerville High School received a 6/10 ranking but continues to win awardsfor science, civics and civil rights, while featuring a strong vocational and electives program. For middle school, there is the alternative Next Wave Junior High School or the St. Catherine of Genoa School.

Stoneham

Stoneham Public Schools aim to make all students responsible, engaged members of the community with strong critical and creative thinking skills. Both Stoneham Middle School and Stoneham High School received high rankings. Stoneham High Schoolfeatures an excellent history program, as well as an award-winning Jazz program. For private school, send your child to the Pre-K-12 Edgewood Elementary School, a 7th Day Adventist school with active community outreach programs. 

Winchester

Winchester ranks #3 for public schools in Massachusetts..Lincoln Elementary School has the smallest class sizes for kids from K-5, Mccall Middle School wins awards for its environmental education program, and Winchester High School boasts over a 95% graduation rate. Winchester offers Acera, a K-8 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) private school, as well as a Montessori Kindergarten and a K-5 private Catholic school.

Woburn

Woburn has an abundance of public school options available. For elementary school, look intoMary D Altavesta Elementary School; Daniel L Joyce Middle School ranks highest for grades 6-8 with a 7/10 rating; and Woburn High School has been serving students in the area for over 160 years and has been named a National Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education.  Woburn is also home to The May Center for Child Development, a K-11 school focused on students on the autism spectrum or who have other developmental needs.

Massachusetts has an abundance of incredible schools for your family to choose from. Whether you want to send your child to an independent private school, a Catholic school, a top-tier public school, or a specialized school, you are sure to find the right fit for your student. Finding a home in these neighborhoods is stress-free and allows you to focus on your family, thanks to Andersen Group Realty’s services. If you’re looking to relocate to an area with an excellent school district, contact us today.

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