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Massachusetts Charter Schools

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MORE THAN
1993

Year charter school law was enacted

MORE THAN
1

Estimated number of charter schools in 2020-2021

MORE THAN
1

Estimated number of charter school students in 2020-2021

Find a Massachusetts charter school near you.

State association

Massachusetts Charter Public School Association

Hudson, MA

(617) 523-0881 | Email | Website

Most of the nearly 1,800 public schools in Massachusetts are operated by one of the state’s 316 school districts. Charter schools account for 84 of the state’s public schools, which operate with more autonomy than district schools, in exchange for greater accountability. 

Charter schools operate under a contract with the state’s sole authorizer, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The state authorizes two types of charter schools; Commonwealth charters serve as their own Local Education Agency (LEA), and Horace Mann charters are part of a local district. Over 90% of the state’s charters currently operate as independent Commonwealth charters.

*information up to date as of 2022

“Our charter public school is providing my son opportunities to learn about himself, his community, and the world at large through thoughtful discussions in the classroom and a hands-on approach. This combination creates a passion to learn, fuels creativity, and fosters curiosity."

Jenna O’Donnell, charter public school parent, Massachusetts

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Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994.

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If you or your spouse work for a company that provides matching gifts, you can make an even bigger impact! To have your gift matched, you must submit your company’s completed matching gift form.

Please send all completed matching gift forms to:

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
800 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006.

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Advocates Council

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Legacy Society

Contact Celia Hagerman at [email protected] or 202-600-8994 to learn more about the Legacy Society or for any other inquiries regarding planned giving.