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1,024,196 students enrolled
- Public859,31584%
- Private115,55911%
- Charter49,3225%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1,072 | 2 | 9.6 / 10 |
| 6,960 | 17 | 9.5 / 10 | |
3 Carlisle School District Carlisle | 609 | 1 | 9.5 / 10 |
4 Weston School District Weston | 2,079 | 5 | 9.4 / 10 |
5 Westwood School District Westwood | 2,839 | 7 | 9.4 / 10 |
6 Cohasset School District Cohasset | 1,382 | 4 | 9.2 / 10 |
7 Hingham School District Hingham | 3,593 | 6 | 9.2 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
District ends race-based groups
Alleged incident in Wellesley School District · Massachusetts
A Massachusetts school district agreed to discontinue its race-based affinity groups and bias reporting system. This decision was made as part of a settlement following a lawsuit. The institution will now cease these programs.
School ends race-based groups
Alleged incident in Wellesley School District · Massachusetts
A school district faced legal action concerning its racially segregated affinity groups. The institution subsequently agreed to open these groups to all students.
District settles racial affinity lawsuit
Alleged incident in Wellesley School District · Massachusetts
A school district settled a lawsuit regarding its use of racial affinity groups. These groups separated students by race for discussions on current events. The legal challenge questioned the appropriateness of this educational practice.
District Charges Parents For Records
Alleged statewide incident in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts school district attempted to charge a parent organization over $45,000 for public records. These records pertained to the school's diversity and equity curriculum. This action created a significant financial barrier to accessing public information.
Hospital offers teen hysterectomies
Alleged statewide incident in Massachusetts
A nationally recognized children's hospital reportedly provides gender-affirming hysterectomies to eligible teenagers. This institution is identified as a pioneer in offering life-altering surgical procedures for gender-dysphoric youth.