Total enrollment
6,113
+402 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
11 schools in Arlington
Massachusetts · Public K-12
Arlington, Massachusetts reports 11 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 6,113 students (8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Arlington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 72%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
13%
was 13%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High | High | 09-12 | 1,677 |
| Brackett | Elementary | KG-05 | 394 |
| Cyrus E Dallin | Elementary | KG-05 | 390 |
| Gibbs School | Middle | 06-06 | 529 |
| Hardy | Elementary | KG-05 | 382 |
| John A Bishop | Elementary | KG-05 | 375 |
| M Norcross Stratton | Elementary | KG-05 | 448 |
| Menotomy Preschool | Elementary | PK-PK | 100 |
| Ottoson Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 963 |
| Peirce | Elementary | KG-05 | 318 |
| Thompson | Elementary | KG-05 | 537 |
About Arlington
Public education in Arlington, Massachusetts runs across 11 schools that serves roughly 6,113 students. By footprint, Arlington sits in the moderately sized bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Arlington average about 556 students each, 11% above the Massachusetts norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 6,113 students, increased 7% from the 5,711 reported in SY 2017-18. Arlington now counts 11 public schools, up from 10 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 72% to 65%.
On allk12, the community for Arlington discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.