For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,629 students in Framingham, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Framingham, MA are Hemenway, King Elementary School and Charlotte A Dunning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Framingham, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Framingham have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Framingham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemenway
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
729 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9149
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9149
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
King Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
454 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 782-7201
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 782-7201
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte A Dunning
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Frost Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9155
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9155
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Walsh Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9180
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9180
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Newbury Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-9000
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Elm Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2290
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2290
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Potter Road
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
492 Potter Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9110
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9110
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Elm Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9143
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9143
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Miriam F Mccarthy School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Brophy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Pleasant Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9158
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9158
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Fuller Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4956
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4956
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Barbieri Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dudley Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9187
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9187
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Leland Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 626-9164
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 626-9164
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Framingham, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Framingham, MA include Hemenway, King Elementary School and Charlotte A Dunning.
How many public elementary schools are located in Framingham?
13 public elementary schools are located in Framingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Framingham?
Framingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Framingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Framingham include: King Elementary School vs. Hemenway, Charlotte A Dunning vs. Hemenway, Cameron Middle School vs. Walsh Middle School
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