Elementary Schools in Northborough

Summary:

The Northborough school district in Massachusetts is home to 4 high-performing elementary schools that consistently rank among the top 25-30% of elementary schools statewide. These schools, which include Lincoln Street, Marguerite E Peaslee, Marion E Zeh, and Fannie E Proctor, serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence.

Among the standout schools, Lincoln Street Elementary and Marion E Zeh Elementary are particularly noteworthy. Lincoln Street consistently ranks in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools and outperforms the Northborough district and state averages in MCAS Next Generation test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Marion E Zeh also ranks in the top 25% and excels in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.

While the schools vary in their student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, these factors do not appear to directly correlate with their academic performance. All 4 elementary schools in Northborough demonstrate a high level of educational quality, providing students with a strong foundation for their academic and personal growth. The data suggests that the Northborough school district is committed to delivering an exceptional education, making it an attractive option for families seeking a top-performing school system.

District Detail

53 Parkerville Road
Southborough, MA 01772

(508) 486-5115

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 1,567

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (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 5th 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 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Marion E Zeh	Public	K-5	33 Howard Street	Northborough	01532	Worcester County	Northborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 351-7048	249	19	12.9		156 (62.7%)	3 (1.2%)	34 (13.7%)	44 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	77.4	212^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.6%		78.2	206^th of 916 public elementary schools	77.5%	6	73.8	41.9	62.2	59.2	76.2	41.9	64.4	60.8	62.2	62.2	$21,075
Fannie E Proctor	Public	K-5	26 Jefferson Rd	Northborough	01532	Worcester County	Northborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 351-7040	238	20	12.0		147 (61.8%)	9 (3.8%)	29 (12.2%)	38 (16.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	83.4	141^st of 906 public elementary schools	84.4%		73.1	259^th of 916 public elementary schools	71.7%	118	47.1	55.0	64.9	57.3	64.7	73.2	63.2	66.7	69.6	69.6	$22,367
Lincoln Street	Public	K-5	76 Lincoln Street	Northborough	01532	Worcester County	Northborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 351-7030	268	20	13.0		188 (70.1%)	6 (2.2%)	25 (9.3%)	34 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	80.3	180^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.1%		74.7	251^st of 916 public elementary schools	72.6%	71	54.8	62.5	52.2	56.9	54.8	66.7	60.9	61.4	65.2	65.2	$20,039
Marguerite E Peaslee	Public	K-5	31 Maple Street	Northborough	01532	Worcester County	Northborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 351-7035	267	22	12.2		156 (58.4%)	4 (1.5%)	44 (16.5%)	35 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	24 (9.0%)	70.2	284^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.7%		75.2	242^nd of 916 public elementary schools	73.6%	42	49.1	57.1	59.1	54.7	47.3	46.9	51.1	48.3	68.9	68.9	$20,618

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northboro-Southboro	1.77 mi	1	29^th
Shrewsbury	3.08 mi	9	43^rd
Institutional Schools	3.1 mi	5
Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter	3.64 mi	1	62^nd
Marlborough	3.72 mi	7	299^th

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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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