For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,819 students in Northborough, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 501 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Northborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Northborough, MA are Algonquin Regional High School, Lincoln Street and Marguerite E Peaslee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northborough, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Northborough have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northborough, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Algonquin Regional High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7010
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Marguerite E Peaslee
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Maple Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Marion E Zeh
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Howard Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Fannie E Proctor
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Jefferson Rd
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northborough, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Northborough, MA include Algonquin Regional High School, Lincoln Street and Marguerite E Peaslee.
How many public schools are located in Northborough, MA?
6 public schools are located in Northborough, MA.
What percentage of students in Northborough, MA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Northborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northborough, MA?
Northborough, MA public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
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