Elementary Schools in Sutton

The town of Sutton, Massachusetts is home to two elementary schools: Sutton Early Learning (serving grades PK-2) and Sutton Elementary (serving grades 3-5). Both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with Sutton Elementary consistently outperforming the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Sutton Early Learning stands out with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 and a spending per student of $16,722 for the 2020-2021 school year. In contrast, Sutton Elementary has an even lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8 and a higher spending per student of $17,779 for the same year. These differences in resource allocation may contribute to the schools' varying educational approaches and outcomes.

While Sutton Elementary's academic performance is impressive, its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 444 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2024-2025 (3 stars) to 501 out of 928 in 2022-2023 (2 stars). This suggests that the school's strong performance may not always be reflected in its overall ranking, which can be influenced by changes in the performance of other schools across the state.