Public schools in Brighton, MA
7 open public schools with an address in Brighton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,351
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Brighton public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Brighton, MA: 4 elementary, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,351 students, an average of 336 per school. The largest campus is Brighton High School (667 students), and the largest elementary school is Edison Elementary School (502).
Boston operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 9.1:1, lower 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Brighton
Elementary schools in Brighton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy Boston | PK–01 | 165 | 9.4:1 | |
| Edison Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 502 | 8.8:1 | |
| Lyon Elementary School Boston | KG–08 | 143 | 6.8:1 | |
| Winship Elementary School Boston | PK–06 | 353 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Brighton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (District) · Charter | 07–12 | 426 | 10.2:1 | |
| Brighton High School Boston | 07–12 | 667 | 9.1:1 | |
| Lyon High School Boston | 12–12 | 95 | 6.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic50.4%
- Black24.1%
- Asian7.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Brighton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,351 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Brighton
How many public schools are in Brighton, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Brighton: 4 elementary, 3 high. Together they reported 2,351 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Brighton?
Schools with an address in Brighton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Boston (6 schools), Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School (District) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Brighton?
Brighton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Brighton, with 667 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Brighton?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Brighton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Brighton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Brighton public schools is 9.1:1, lower 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 Brighton 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.
Nearby Massachusetts cities
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