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Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts

The average student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts public schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 6:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Eagle Education Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
53 Eagle Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-9724
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
28 Walker St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 635-8534
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Liberty Preparatory Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
Alderman Bldg 37 Alderman Stre
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 750-2484
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Crosby Educational Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-5
517 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-8994
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
33 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 268-3007
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-8
235 Powell Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 937-7655
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
90 Warren Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-9976
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-8
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 10-12
166 Mt Prospect Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
(508) 279-2140
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
William R Fallon
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-5
100 Robinson Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 477-7401
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Worcester Alternative High School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
11 Mckeon Road
Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 799-3245
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Curtis-tufts
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 10-12
437 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 393-2343
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Devens School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
22 Church Street
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 394-2470
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
School For Exceptional Studies
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-12
233 Haverhill St.
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 975-5980
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Springfield Public Day Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-5
34 Nye Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 886-5100
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 2-12
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8405
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Worcester Academic Center For Transition (Act)
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 1-6
14 New Bond Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 538-9106
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Abbott Memorial
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
56 North County Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 664-6023
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Community Academy
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Emma L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
26 Chapel Rd
Savoy, MA 01256
(413) 743-1992
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
58 Sycamore Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 970-5467
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
North Brookfield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
10 New School Drive
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-7131
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
86 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
(413) 512-5100
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Ties
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: Inquire with school
65 Holbrook Street, Suite 110
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 958-8169
Rank: #21 - 3021. - 30.
Warwick Community School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
41 Winchester Road
Warwick, MA 01378
(978) 544-6310
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Bartlett School And Assessment Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
551 Washington Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 469-8735
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Erving Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
28 Northfield Rd
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Full Circle High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
81 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Seekonk Transitions Academy
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: Inquire with school
261 Arcade Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 399-5106
Rank: #31 - 3731. - 37.
Smith Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Massachusetts average public schools student-teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts?
The best top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts include Eagle Education Academy, Horace Mann School For The Deaf Hard Of Hearing and Liberty Preparatory Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Massachusetts is Eagle Education Academy, with a value of 2:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Eagle Education Academy, with a value of 2:1.

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