Wellesley Public Schools has the best teachers in Greater Boston, according to a new ranking from Niche.
Basing its analysis on such factors as academics, parent/student surveys and student-teacher ratio, Wellesley came on top, with the districts in Newton, Belmont and Acton-Boxborough following close behind.
See our chart below for a more detailed breakdown of the top 10:
| School District | Academics Grade | Parent/Student Surveys on Teachers | Teacher Absenteeism | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Public Schools | A+ | 4.1/5 | 14.30% | 13:1 |
| Newton Public Schools | A+ | 3.9/5 | 11.20% | 12:1 |
| Acton-Boxborough Regional School District | A+ | 4.1/5 | 45.10% | 16:1 |
| Belmont Public Schools | A+ | 3.8/5 | 25.00% | 17:1 |
| Wayland Public Schools | A+ | 3.8/5 | 3.80% | 13:1 |
| Lexington Public Schools | A+ | 3.9/5 | 29.60% | 12:1 |
| Groton-Dunstable Regional School District | A+ | 3.9/5 | 1.10% | 15:1 |
| Westwood Public Schools | A+ | 4.0/5 | 17.10% | 14:1 |
| Westford Public Schools | A+ | 4.0/5 | 23.50% | 14:1 |
| Medfield Public Schools | A+ | 3.9/5 | 7.50% | 14:1 |