articleThe Brief Massachusetts ranked as the top state with the best school systems in the nation, according to a new WalletHub report. A major step for parents securing the right school is predicated on their neighborhood school systems that provide suitable resources for their kids' development. In a new report, WalletHub takes a deeper dive into the best and worst school systems in the U.S. Best school systems in the U.S.Local perspective:WalletHub created its ranking of best and worst states using two key criteria, "quality" and "safety." An analysis of the states with the best school systemsDig deeper:WalletHub ranked Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey as the top three states with the best school systems.