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10 schools in Brookline

Massachusetts · Public K-12

Brookline hosts 10 public K-12 schools inside Massachusetts, collectively enrolling about 5,927 students (around 593 per campus).

7-year change in Brookline

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,894
-520 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 54%
% Hispanic
13%
was 11%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
22%
was 19%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brookline Early Education Program at BeaconElementaryPK-PK47
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark RoadElementaryPK-PK33
Brookline HighHigh09-122,181
Florida Ruffin Ridley SchoolElementaryPK-08857
John D RunkleElementaryPK-08476
LawrenceElementaryKG-08630
Michael DriscollElementaryPK-08567
PierceElementaryKG-08592
The Lynch CenterElementaryPK-PK50
William H LincolnElementaryKG-08494

About Brookline

Public education in Brookline, Massachusetts runs across 10 schools that educates roughly 5,927 students. By footprint, Brookline sits in the mid-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 9 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 593, noticeably above the state mean of about 501.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,894 students, fell 8% from the 6,414 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 54% to 48% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Brookline discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Brookline?
Brookline, Massachusetts has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,927 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Brookline?
Brookline has 9 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Brookline?
Brookline High is the largest public school in Brookline by enrollment, with approximately 2,181 students.
What school districts serve Brookline?
Brookline public schools are operated by Brookline.
What grade levels do public schools in Brookline cover?
Public schools in Brookline serve students from pre-K through grade 12.