America's Best Public Schools
- Despite news to the contrary, America is blessed with thousands of excellent public schools with outstanding students, teachers, and administrators. But where are these top schools, and is there one near you?
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<a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com" target="_blank">NeighborhoodScout.com</a> used its patent-pending school quality rating algorithm, based on state-specific test scores for each school yet standardized using national test scores by students in each state, to uncover the very best of the best. They searched over 100,000 public schools in all 50 states to arrive at this highly selective list of winners.
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For the first time ever, NeighborhoodScout's exclusive school ratings system allows parents, teachers and others to accurately compare the quality of individual schools in different states using the rich data from the No Child Left Behind test scores, despite the No Child Left Behind tests being state-specific. The results are eye opening.<BR><BR>
<B>· </B> <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/economizer/article/americas-best-public-schools-elementary/626026" target="_Blank">See Full Methodology for Ratings</a>
<BR><BR><b>First Up: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Northeast's Top Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/winchester/schools/251311002168/" target="_Blank">Muraco</a></B><BR>
Winchester, Mass.<BR>
National Rating: 99.99 | State Rating: 99.58<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/newton/schools/250861001369/" target="_Blank">John Ward</a></B><BR>
Newton Centre, Mass.<BR>
National Rating: 99.98 | State Rating: 99.05<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/holliston/schools/250624001172/" target="_Blank">Placentino Elementary</a></B><BR>
Holliston, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.97 | State Rating: 98.73<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/amherst/schools/250939001507/" target="_Blank">Pelham Elementary</a></B><BR>
Pelham, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.97 | State Rating: 98.58<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/groton/schools/250550000189/" target="_Blank">Prescott Elementary</a></B><BR>
Groton, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.95 | State Rating: 97.81<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Northeast Top Middle Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/lexington/schools/250684002552/" target="_Blank">WM Diamond Middle</a></B><BR>
Lexington, Mass.<BR>
National Rating: 99.93 | State Rating: 96.78<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/westford/schools/251266000170/" target="_Blank">Blanchard Middle</a></B><BR>
Westford, Mass.<BR>
National Rating: 99.91 | State Rating: 95.69<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/lexington/schools/250684002551/" target="_Blank">Jonas Clarke Middle</a></B><BR>
Lexington, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.90 | State Rating: 95.63<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/andover/schools/250195002511/" target="_Blank">Andover West Middle</a></B><BR>
Andover, Mass.<BR>
National Rating: 99.90 | State Rating: 95.51<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/medfield/schools/250753001156/" target="_Blank">Thomas Blake Middle</a></B><BR>
Medfield, Mass.<BR>
National Rating: 99.90 | State Rating: 95.33<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Northeast Top High Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/dover/schools/250429000574/" target="_Blank">Dover-Sherborn Reg High</a></B><BR>
Dover, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 100 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="URL" target="_Blank">Medfield Senior High</a></B><BR>
Medfield, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.99 | State Rating: 99.94<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/boston/schools/250279000203/" target="_Blank">Boston Latin</a></B><BR>
Boston, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.99 | State Rating: 99.88<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/acton/schools/250171000012/" target="_Blank">Acton-Boxborough Reg High</a></B><BR>
Acton, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.99 | State Rating: 99.67<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ma/wellesley/schools/251227002030/" target="_Blank">Wellesley Senior High</a></B><BR>
Wellesley, Mass. <BR>
National Rating: 99.99 | State Rating: 99.52<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">South's Top Elementary Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/palm-bay/schools/120015004311/" target="_Blank">Freedom 7 Elementary/International Stud.</a></B><BR>
Cocoa Beach, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.70 | State Rating: 99.96<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/bartow/schools/120159003788/" target="_Blank">Hartridge Academy</a></B><BR>
Winter Haven, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.66 | State Rating: 99.92<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/jacksonville/schools/120048000701/" target="_Blank">Jacksonville Beach Elementary School</a></B><BR>
Jacksonville Beach, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.60 | State Rating: 99.84<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/tampa/schools/120087004350/" target="_Blank">Bevis Elementary School</a></B><BR>
Lithia, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.54 | State Rating: 99.80<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/dc/washington/schools/110003000035/" target="_Blank">Mann Elementary School</a></B><BR>
Washington, D.C. <BR>
National Rating: 99.41 | State Rating: 99.41<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">South's Top Middle Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/miami/schools/120039000546/" target="_Blank">George Washington Carver Middle School</a></B><BR>
Miami, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.39 | State Rating: 99.64<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/miami/schools/120039003163/" target="_Blank">Herbert A. Ammons Middle School</a></B><BR>
Miami, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 98.43 | State Rating: 97.98<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/jacksonville/schools/120048000705/" target="_Blank">James Weldon Johnson Middle</a></B><BR>
Jacksonville, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 98.43 | State Rating: 97.98<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ky/lexington/schools/210186000354/" target="_Blank">Scapa at Bluegrass</a></B><BR>
Lexington, Ky. <BR>
National Rating: 97.91 | State Rating: 99.41<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/md/rockville/schools/240048001447/" target="_Blank">Herbert Hoover Middle</a></B><BR>
Rockville, Md. <BR>
National Rating: 97.38 | State Rating: 97.57<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">South's Top High Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/bartow/schools/120159003111/" target="_Blank">International Baccalaureate</a></B><BR>
Bartow, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.73 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/dc/washington/schools/110003000153/" target="_Blank">Banneker High School</a></B><BR>
Washington, D.C. <BR>
National Rating: 99.66 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/fort-walton-beach/schools/120138004392/" target="_Blank">OWC Collegiate High School</a></B><BR>
Niceville, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.53 | State Rating: 99.77<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/jacksonville/schools/120048000706/" target="_Blank">Stanton College Preparatory</a></B><BR>
Jacksonville, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.48 | State Rating: 99.71<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/fl/palm-bay/schools/120015003296/" target="_Blank">Westshore Junior/Senior High School</a></B><BR>
Melbourne, Fla. <BR>
National Rating: 99.30 | State Rating: 99.58<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Midwest's Top Elementary Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/bovey/schools/270948000391/" target="_Blank">Marble Elementary</a></B><BR>
Marble, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 99.89 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/brainerd/schools/270609000259/" target="_Blank">Riverside Elementary</a></B><BR>
Brainerd, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 99.78 | State Rating: 99.77<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/edina/schools/271125000709/" target="_Blank">Normandale Elementary</a></B><BR>
Edina, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 99.73 | State Rating: 99.72<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/rochester/schools/273180001011/" target="_Blank">Washington Elementary</a></B><BR>
Rochester, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 99.66 | State Rating: 99.66<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/wayzata/schools/274216002247/" target="_Blank">Plymouth Creek Elementary</a></B><BR>
Plymouth, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 99.62 | State Rating: 99.61<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Midwest's Top Middle Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mo/st-louis/schools/292928002642/" target="_Blank">McKinley/Classical Jr. Academy</a></B><BR>
St Louis, Mo. <BR>
National Rating: 99.69 | State Rating: 99.94<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/edina/schools/271125002035/" target="_Blank">Valley View Middle</a></B><BR>
Edina, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 99.05 | State Rating: 98.15<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/edina/schools/271125000686/" target="_Blank">South View Middle</a></B><BR>
Edina, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 98.51 | State Rating: 96.36<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/shoreview/schools/272295001115/" target="_Blank">Chippewa Middle</a></B><BR>
Shoreview, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 98.43 | State Rating: 95.92<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/wayzata/schools/274216001764/" target="_Blank">Wayzata West Middle</a></B><BR>
Wayzata, Minn. <BR>
National Rating: 98.43 | State Rating: 95.92<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Midwest's Top High Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mo/st-louis/schools/292928001976/" target="_Blank">Metro High</a></B><BR>
St Louis, Mo. <BR>
National Rating: 99.95 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/oh/toledo/schools/390449004560/" target="_Blank">Toledo Technology Academy High School</a></B><BR>
Toledo, Ohio <BR>
National Rating: 97.09 | State Rating: 99.85<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/oh/dayton/schools/390445801467/" target="_Blank">Oakwood High School</a></B><BR>
Dayton, Ohio <BR>
National Rating: 96.80 | State Rating: 99.58<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/oh/chagrin-falls/schools/390452802159/" target="_Blank">Chagrin Falls High School</a></B><BR>
Chagrin Falls, Ohio <BR>
National Rating: 96.63 | State Rating: 99.46<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/oh/coldwater/schools/390453102171/" target="_Blank">Coldwater High School</a></B><BR>
Coldwater, Ohio <BR>
National Rating: 96.57 | State Rating: 99.40<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">West's Top Elementary Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/cupertino/schools/061029001133/" target="_Blank">William Faria</a></B><BR>
Cupertino, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.74 | State Rating: 99.73<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/santa-clara/schools/063543006044/" target="_Blank">Millikn</a></B><BR>
Santa Clara, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.72 | State Rating: 99.64<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/cupertino/schools/061029005406/" target="_Blank">Murdock-Portal</a></B><BR>
San Jose, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.68 | State Rating: 99.52<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/wa/seattle/schools/530771001205/" target="_Blank">Lowell Elementary</a></B><BR>
Seattle, Wash. <BR>
National Rating: 99.64 | State Rating: 99.78<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/orinda/schools/062886004473/" target="_Blank">Sleepy Hollow</a></B><BR>
Orinda, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.59 | State Rating: 99.12<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">West's Top Middle Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/lodi/schools/062223007743/" target="_Blank">Elkhorn</a></B><BR>
Stockton, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.33 | State Rating: 98.46<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mt/fairfield/schools/301311000068/" target="_Blank">Greenfield 7-8</a></B><BR>
Fairfield, Mont. <BR>
National Rating: 99.31 | State Rating: 99.75<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mt/hobson/schools/301443000992/" target="_Blank">Hobson 7-8</a></B><BR>
Hobson, Mont. <BR>
National Rating: 99.31 | State Rating: 99.75<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/cupertino/schools/061029001142/" target="_Blank">Joaquin Miller Middle</a></B><BR>
San Jose, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 98.88 | State Rating: 96.97<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/wa/waterville/schools/530344001771/" target="_Blank">Coulee City </a></B><BR>
Coulee City, Wash. <BR>
National Rating: 98.83 | State Rating: 97.67<BR><BR>
<b>Next: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">West's Top High Schools</a></b>
- <B>1. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/lodi/schools/062223008616/" target="_Blank">Middle College High</a></B><BR>
Stockton, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.82 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>2. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/long-beach/schools/062250009901/" target="_Blank">California Academy of Mathematics and Science</a></B><BR>
Carson, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.82 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>3. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/richmond/schools/063255009622/" target="_Blank">Middle College High</a></B><BR>
San Pablo, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.82 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>4. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/clovis/schools/063680508477/" target="_Blank">University High</a></B><BR>
Fresno, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.82 | State Rating: 100<BR><BR>
<B>5. <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/davis/schools/061062011542/" target="_Blank">Leonardo DaVinci High</a></B><BR>
Davis, Calif. <BR>
National Rating: 99.80 | State Rating: 99.87<BR><BR>
<b>More: <a href="?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Worst-Performing Schools</a></b>
- <a href="http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/" target="_blank">Neighborhood Scout</a> used their patent-pending school rating algorithm to uncover and identify the 100 worst public schools in America. The calculations used to create this ranking involve the students' proficiency in reading and math as determined by the 'No Child Left Behind' state testing for each school, and the National Assessment for Educational Progress. The worst performing schools are found in 20 different states, some in inner city urban areas, and some in rural America. <br /><br />Click through our gallery to see the 25 worst.<br /><b>' </b> <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/03/09/25-worst-public-schools-in-america-methodology/" target="_blank">See Full Methodology</a><br /><b>First Up: <a href="http://www.walletpop.com/mortgages/worst-performing-public-schools?photo=2" target=_blank>No. 25 Worst School</a></b>
