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Best Public Schools in Northborough, MA


At a glance
6
Schools
2,764
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedAlgonquin Regional High36th of 349 Massachusetts high schools
Biggest riser
Fannie E Proctor up 118 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Robert E. Melican Middle School 10.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The city of Northborough, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district, with 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The district's standout schools include Algonquin Regional High School, which is ranked 3rd out of 347 Massachusetts high schools and consistently achieves excellent MCAS proficiency rates, as well as Lincoln Street Elementary and Marguerite E. Peaslee Elementary, which outperform district and state averages in MCAS assessments.

The schools in Northborough demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, with high per-student spending, low student-teacher ratios, and impressive graduation and dropout rates. Algonquin Regional High School stands out with a 96.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.6% dropout rate. While the middle school, Robert E. Melican, performs well, it has slightly lower proficiency rates compared to the elementary and high schools, which could be an area for the district to focus on.

Overall, the Northboro-Southboro and Northborough school districts in Northborough, Massachusetts provide a high-quality education for their students, with several standout schools that consistently outperform state averages and demonstrate a commitment to equity and continuous improvement.

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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