Rank
26
A
Lynnfield
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Lynnfield
Lynnfield is a suburban community located approximately 15 miles north of Boston in Essex County. With an average single-family assessed value exceeding $1 million and per capita income of over $109,000, Lynnfield is a notably affluent town that supports strong educational outcomes—the district ranks #26 statewide and boasts a 99.3% graduation rate. Lynnfield High School serves the district's students, supported by two elementary schools that feed into the comprehensive high school program. The town's combination of residential stability and sustained community investment reflects its character as an established suburban enclave north of the city.
Avg MCAS ELA
68%
#42 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
69.3%
#31 of 326
Avg SAT
1,185
#55 of 290
Attendance
95.5%
#37 of 328
Graduation Rate
99.3%
#18 of 288
AP Pass Rate
80.3%
#88 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,466
#211 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$103,446
#62 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 62% | 69% | — | 509 | 180 |
| Grade 4 | 62% | 64% | — | 508 | 185 |
| Grade 5 | 70% | 72% | 72% | 510 | 174 |
| Grade 6 | 61% | 48% | — | 502 | 180 |
| Grade 7 | 63% | 58% | — | 505 | 185 |
| Grade 8 | 60% | 61% | 40% | 505 | 159 |
| Grade 10 | 77% | 65% | 66% | 511 | 153 |
| HS Science | — | — | 46% | 498 | 162 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 76.9%
Asian: 8.5%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Black: 2%
Multi-Race: 4.9%
Female: 49.4%Male: 50.4%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Lynnfield
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
51
B+
Lynnfield High
SAT
1,185
ELA
78%
Math
66%
Grad
99.3%
51
B+
Lynnfield High
1,185
78%
66%
80.3%
99.3%
Elementary Schools in Lynnfield
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
94
A-
Huckleberry Hill
ELA
63%
Math
75%
Attend.
95.6%
Class
19
94
A-
Huckleberry Hill
63%
75%
95.6%
19
146
B+
Summer Street
ELA
63%
Math
67%
Attend.
95.8%
Class
20
146
B+
Summer Street
63%
67%
95.8%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#37 of 328Attendance Rate95.5%
Avg Days Absent8
Chronically Absent (10%+)6.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)0.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#211 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,300
Total Per Pupil$20,466
Total FTE Students2,239
Teacher Salaries
#62 of 325Average Salary$103,446
Teacher FTE Count160
Salary vs. Town Income0.9x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.9x the town's per capita income ($109,065). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#209 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners2.3%
Students w/ Disabilities18.6%
Total Students2,204
Staffing & Retention
#225 of 327Teacher Retention84.7%
Principal Retention75%
Total Teachers176
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Lynnfield
Avg Assessed Value
$1,080,408
#29 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$12,381
Income Per Capita
$109,065
#20 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#42
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.15%
Tax as % of Income11.35%(below avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$45.3M+1.11% levy growth(typical)
Residential$33.4M
Commercial/Industrial$11.9M
Residential Share60.59%(typical)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.6% (2.5% base + 1.11% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (60.59%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$3.1M4.2% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $73.6M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,148(85.4%)
Vocational: 36(1.4%)
Private: 298(11.8%)
Home School: 22(0.9%)
Total: 2,516