For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,163 students in Brighton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brighton, MA are Winship Elementary School, Lyon K-8 School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brighton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Dighton Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Lyon K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Glenmont Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8436
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8436
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Corey Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8409
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8409
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brighton, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brighton, MA include Winship Elementary School, Lyon K-8 School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brighton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Brighton include: Winship Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
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