Best Public Schools in Concord, MA

Summary:

The schools in the city of Concord, Massachusetts provide an exceptional educational experience, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district is home to highly-ranked institutions, including Concord Carlisle High School, which is ranked 15th out of 348 Massachusetts high schools, and Concord Middle School, ranked 22nd out of 493 middle schools in the state.

The standout schools in Concord demonstrate consistently high academic performance, with over 80% of students at Concord Carlisle High School proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Thoreau Elementary School also shines, ranking 31st out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and boasting impressive MCAS scores. These schools' exceptional performance is complemented by high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and a diverse student population across the Concord-Carlisle and Concord districts.

The schools in Concord demonstrate a significant investment in education, with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios. This commitment to providing quality resources and personalized attention likely contributes to the schools' outstanding academic achievements and well-rounded learning environments. Overall, the data indicates that the schools in Concord, Massachusetts are delivering an exceptional educational experience for their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alcott	Public	PK, KG-5	93 Laurel Street	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 318-9544	417	36	11.5		283 (67.9%)	35 (8.4%)	40 (9.6%)	27 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	87.4	102^nd of 916 public elementary schools	88.9%		93.9	37^th of 928 public elementary schools	96.0%	65	54.1	60.9	67.6					61.2	59.7	75.4	78.6					71.6	68.6			68.6		$21,650	$647	$21,003
Concord Middle	Public	6-8	835 Old Marlboro Road	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	No	(978) 318-1380	650	64	10.1		480 (73.8%)	26 (4.0%)	51 (7.8%)	48 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.9%)	94.7	22^nd of 493 public middle schools	95.5%		92.6	38^th of 501 public middle schools	92.4%	16				74.2	79.2	73.1		75.4				75.0	74.9	55.9		68.4		77.4		77.4		$22,359	$277	$22,082
Thoreau	Public	PK, KG-5	29 Prairie Street	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	No	(978) 318-1300	433	42	10.2		312 (72.1%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.4%)	41 (9.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	93.9	31^st of 916 public elementary schools	96.6%		93.1	45^th of 928 public elementary schools	95.2%	14	72.2	65.2	73.3					70.4	69.4	75.0	82.7					75.8	80.0			80.0		$22,631	$315	$22,316
Willard	Public	PK, KG-5	185 Powder Mill Rd	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord	No	No	No	No	(978) 318-1340	446	36	12.3		350 (78.5%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.2%)	38 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.2%)	90.4	68^th of 916 public elementary schools	92.6%		94.1	33^rd of 928 public elementary schools	96.4%	35	59.7	63.6	71.2					64.8	64.9	76.6	73.0					71.5	76.7			76.7		$22,297	$393	$21,903
Concord Carlisle High	Public	9-12	500 Walden Street	Concord	01742	Middlesex County	Concord-Carlisle	No	No	No	No	(978) 318-1400	1,306	107	12.2		965 (73.9%)	55 (4.2%)	77 (5.9%)	116 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (6.3%)	94.1	15^th of 348 public high schools	95.7%		92	26^th of 347 public high schools	92.5%	11							85.1								84.7				83.5		82.0	$21,412	$259	$21,153

Cities Near Concord

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Acton	3.59 mi	13	34^th
Sudbury	3.59 mi	6	24^th
Lincoln	3.63 mi	1	31^st
Bedford	3.72 mi	4	81^st
Hanscom AFB	4.75 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Concord, MA

Concord Middle

Concord Carlisle High

Thoreau

Willard

Alcott

Cities Near Concord