For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,177 students in 02420, MA (there are , serving 322 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 02420, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 02420, MA are Wm Diamond Middle School, Joseph Estabrook and Fiske. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 02420 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 02420, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02420, MA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Estabrook
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Grove Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Fiske
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Adams Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Harrington
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 02420, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 02420, MA include Wm Diamond Middle School, Joseph Estabrook and Fiske.
How many public schools are located in 02420?
4 public schools are located in 02420.
What percentage of students in 02420 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 02420 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 02420?
02420 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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