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Best 01226 Massachusetts Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 353 students in 01226, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 01226, MA is Nessacus Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 01226 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01226, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01226, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nessacus Regional Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Fox Road
Dalton, MA 01226
(413) 684-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01226, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01226, MA include Nessacus Regional Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01226?
1 public middle schools are located in 01226.
What is the racial composition of students in 01226?
01226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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