Public schools in Arlington, MA
11 open public schools with an address in Arlington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,113
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Arlington public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Arlington, MA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,113 students, an average of 556 per school. The largest campus is Arlington High (1,677 students), and the largest elementary school is Thompson (537).
Every listed school belongs to Arlington. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Arlington
Elementary schools in Arlington
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackett Arlington | KG–05 | 394 | 13.2:1 | |
| Cyrus E Dallin Arlington | KG–05 | 390 | 12.2:1 | |
| Hardy Arlington | KG–05 | 382 | 11.4:1 | |
| John A Bishop Arlington | KG–05 | 375 | 12.4:1 | |
| M Norcross Stratton Arlington | KG–05 | 448 | 12.2:1 | |
| Peirce Arlington | KG–05 | 318 | 13.2:1 | |
| Thompson Arlington | KG–05 | 537 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Arlington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs School Arlington | 06–06 | 529 | 12.4:1 | |
| Ottoson Middle Arlington | 07–08 | 963 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Arlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High Arlington | 09–12 | 1,677 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Arlington
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menotomy Preschool Arlington | PK–PK | 100 | 12.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.6%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black3.3%
- Asian13%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Arlington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,113 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Arlington
How many public schools are in Arlington, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Arlington: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,113 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Arlington?
All listed public schools with an address in Arlington belong to Arlington. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Arlington?
Arlington High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Arlington, with 1,677 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Arlington?
No school with an address in Arlington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Arlington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Arlington public schools is 12.4:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Arlington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities