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Best Public Schools in Dunstable, MA

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210

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Top rankedSwallow/Union School109^th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of Dunstable, Massachusetts is home to a single exceptional elementary school, the Swallow/Union School, which serves students in grades K-6. This standout institution has consistently ranked among the top 25-30 elementary schools in the state over the past three years, thanks to its exceptional academic performance and dedicated educational programs.

The Swallow/Union School's academic achievements are truly remarkable, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school boasted 62.82% proficiency in English Language Arts and 75.64% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.53% and 40.74%, respectively. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger, a testament to its excellence.

Complementing the school's academic prowess is its low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $19,744 for the 2020-2021 school year is higher than the state average, indicating a significant investment in educational resources and programs. Overall, the Swallow/Union School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence within the Groton-Dunstable district, providing students with a top-tier learning experience.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	Total
Swallow/Union School	Public	K-4	522 Main Street	Dunstable	01827	Middlesex County	Groton-Dunstable	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 649-7281	210	16	13.0		171 (81.4%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.7%)	16 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	86.7	109^th of 906 public elementary schools	88.0%		94.4	26^th of 916 public elementary schools	97.2%	83	54.4	75.0	62.8	67.4	87.5	75.6	$21,776

Cities Near Dunstable

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Groton	2.57 mi	4	53^rd
Tyngsborough	2.78 mi	4	197^th
Westford	3.78 mi	10	61^st
Tyngsboro	4.52 mi	1	221^st
Pepperell	4.75 mi	2	192^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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