District Overview
Located at 869 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington, Massachusetts, Arlington Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district serving a thriving suburban community in the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region. Operating 11 public schools, the district provides comprehensive educational programming for children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of over 6,100 students across its elementary, middle, and high school levels, the system offers a cohesive academic continuum tailored to meet the developmental and educational needs of a diverse student population.

To support this student body, the district maintains a robust organizational infrastructure backed by more than 1,900 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 969 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 199 instructional aides, and over 738 support professionals, reflecting a strong community investment in classroom instruction, individualized assistance, and operational support. For parents exploring educational options and researchers evaluating suburban school systems in New England, Arlington Public Schools stands out as a well-resourced, non-charter district positioned to foster academic growth and holistic student development.
11
Total Schools
6,113
Total Students
968.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington
Demographic Student Count
White3,950
Hispanic523
Black198
Asian796
Two or More591
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    3,950 (65.1%)
  • Asian
    796 (13.1%)
  • Two or More
    591 (9.7%)
  • Hispanic
    523 (8.6%)
  • Black
    198 (3.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Arlington
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:6,113*
Teachers (FTE):968.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Arlington
Found 11 Schools