For the 2025 school year, there are 36 vocational public schools serving 39,052 students in Massachusetts.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Massachusetts are Minuteman Regional High School, Blackstone Valley and Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minuteman Regional High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
758 Marrett Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley
Vocational School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Pleasant Street
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
Upton, MA 01568
(508) 529-7758
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
565 Maple Street
Hathorne, MA 01937
(978) 304-4700
Hathorne, MA 01937
(978) 304-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,306 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Stonehaven Rd
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 678-2891
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 678-2891
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,428 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
South Shore Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
476 Webster Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-8822
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Bristol County Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Center Street
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-6744
Dighton, MA 02715
(508) 669-6744
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Worcester Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Whittier Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Amesbury Line Rd
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-4101
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 998-3321
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Norfolk County Agricultural
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-0268
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Foundry Street
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-1200
South Easton, MA 02375
(508) 230-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,597 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 Hart Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,330 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Gr Lowell Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Pawtucket Blvd
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 441-4807
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 441-4807
Gr: 9-12 | 2,314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Assabet Valley Vocational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Nashoba Valley Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-4711
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 North Avenue
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-8011
Rochester, MA 02770
(508) 763-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 686-0194
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 686-0194
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-0810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Charles Mccann Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Hodges Cross Rd
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
North Adams, MA 01247
(413) 663-5383
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Westfield Technical Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6533
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2929.
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 416-2252
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 416-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Center For Technical Education Innovation
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7735
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7735
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1414
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Tantasqua Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-3045
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-3045
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3333.
Franklin County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
82 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-9561
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3434.
Pathfinder Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Sykes Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-9701
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Neptune Blvd
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 477-7431
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Massachusetts include Minuteman Regional High School, Blackstone Valley and Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School.
How many vocational public schools are located in Massachusetts?
36 vocational public schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts vocational public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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