For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,491 students in 01826, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 276 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 01826, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01826, MA are Dracut Senior High School, Greenmont Avenue and George H. Englesby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01826 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01826, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01826, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dracut Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1540 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-1500
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Greenmont Avenue
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
37 Greenmont Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 453-1797
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 453-1797
Gr: K-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
George H. Englesby Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1580 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-9745
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-9745
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Joseph A Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Methuen Street
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 459-6186
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 459-6186
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-0716
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-0716
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Lakeview Ave
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-3330
Dracut, MA 01826
(978) 957-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01826, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01826, MA include Dracut Senior High School, Greenmont Avenue and George H. Englesby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 01826?
6 public schools are located in 01826.
What percentage of students in 01826 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 01826 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01826?
01826 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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