For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,870 students in Ashland, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 411 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Ashland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, MA are Ashland High School, David Mindess and Ashland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
65 East Union St.
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #22.
David Mindess
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Concord Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Grades: 3-5
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
87 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
73 Fruit Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Grades: K-2
| 649 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Central Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, MA include Ashland High School, David Mindess and Ashland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland, MA?
5 public schools are located in Ashland, MA.
What percentage of students in Ashland, MA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Ashland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland, MA?
Ashland, MA public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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