Best Schools in Brockton, Massachusetts
26 schools · 12 Elementary · 6 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Brockton?
Use this page to compare every school in Brockton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Ashfield Middle School
Middle · Brockton. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Manthala George Jr. School
Elementary · Brockton. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mary E. Baker School
Elementary · Brockton. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Brockton for 2026 are Ashfield Middle School (7.7/10), Manthala George Jr. School (6.7/10), and Mary E. Baker School (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 25 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
26
24 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$404,600
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
26
24 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$404,600
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Brockton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashfield Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Manthala George Jr. School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Mary E. Baker School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | North Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Louis F Angelo Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | East Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | New Heights Charter School of Brockton | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | South Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Downey | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Brockton High | 5.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $80,144
- Median home value
- $404,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60%
4% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Brockton compares
Massachusetts rank
#206 of 238
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Massachusetts avg (6.3)
Median household income
$80k
70% of Massachusetts median
Schools in this city
26
About Schools in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton's public school system spans 24 ranked schools with an average score of 5.4 out of 10 — a moderate baseline that masks meaningful variation across grade levels. The district serves a large, diverse urban population, and performance ranges noticeably depending on which school and grade band a family is evaluating. Parents entering the system should expect to compare schools actively rather than assume consistency across buildings.
The strongest performers cluster at the elementary and middle levels. Ashfield Middle School leads the city with a 6.9 out of 10, making it the top-ranked school in Brockton and a clear standout for families with students approaching sixth grade. Louis F. Angelo Elementary follows at 6.7, offering a strong option on the elementary side. Mary E. Baker School and Brookfield Elementary both score 6.4 and 6.3 respectively, giving families several competitive choices before high school. These four schools sit meaningfully above the citywide average of 5.4, which signals real differentiation worth factoring into neighborhood and enrollment decisions.
Brockton High School scores 6.4 out of 10 — above the district average and the highest-scoring high school in the city. For a large comprehensive urban high school, that result is notable. Parents of high schoolers have fewer ranked options to compare but can approach Brockton High with measured confidence relative to the district as a whole.
Practically speaking, Brockton rewards parents who look at school-level data rather than relying on district-wide impressions. The 1.5-point spread between the top school (6.9) and the citywide average (5.4) is wide enough to matter. Families with flexibility on address or enrollment timing should weight individual school scores heavily. Ashfield Middle and Angelo Elementary represent the clearest targets for parents prioritizing academic performance. At every level, cross-referencing a school's score against the 5.4 city average gives a fast, reliable read on whether a given option outperforms or trails the local norm.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 778 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 724 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 835 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 4 | 599 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 5 | 944 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 |
| 6 | 451 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 7 | 503 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 |
| 8 | 811 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 |
| 9 | 432 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.1 |
| 10 | 763 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.6 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Brockton
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 517 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 2 | 406 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 3 | 432 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 468 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 492 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
| 6 | 629 students · 6th–8th | 3.5 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 730 students · 6th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | 3,586 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 3 | 198 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 4 | 36 students · 8th–12th | 4.1 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 466 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 students · 9th–10th | 5.2 |
| 2 | 159 students · 2nd–12th | 4.2 |
| 3 | 265 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 2.7 |
Schools in Brockton
Brockton, Massachusetts · 26 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$80,144
Median Home Value
$404,600
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
Population
105,080
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Community Profile
Brockton has a median household income of $80,144. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $404,600, with a median rent of $1,521/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.3%. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Massachusetts
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 5
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Brockton, Massachusetts
How many schools are in Brockton, Massachusetts?
Brockton has 26 schools, including 24 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brockton is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The top-ranked school in Brockton on MySchoolScout is Ashfield Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The top-ranked elementary school in Brockton on MySchoolScout is Manthala George Jr. School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The top-ranked middle school in Brockton on MySchoolScout is Ashfield Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best high school in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The top-ranked high school in Brockton on MySchoolScout is New Heights Charter School of Brockton with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Brockton, Massachusetts?
Brockton is served by 2 school districts: New Heights Charter School of Brockton (district), Brockton.
What is the education level in Brockton, Massachusetts?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Brockton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Brockton is approximately $80,144 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Brockton, Massachusetts?
Yes, Brockton has 2 private schools alongside 24 public schools. The top-rated private school is Cardinal Spellman High School with a score of 5.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brockton, Massachusetts?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brockton is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brockton, Massachusetts?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.