For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,506 students in Auburn, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 70 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Auburn, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, MA are Auburn Senior High School, Swanson Road Intermediate School and Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Auburn, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Auburn Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7711
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Swanson Road Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Swanson Road
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7744
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7744
Gr: 3-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 West Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7722
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7722
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
35 Swanson Road
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7733
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7733
Gr: K-2 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
110 Pakachoag Street
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7788
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7788
Gr: K-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, MA include Auburn Senior High School, Swanson Road Intermediate School and Auburn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
5 public schools are located in Auburn.
What percentage of students in Auburn go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Auburn are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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