For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 956 students in Ayer, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Ayer, MA are Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Page Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ayer, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ayer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ayer, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Page Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ayer, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ayer, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Page Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ayer?
2 public schools are located in Ayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer?
Ayer public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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