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Best Marlborough Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,842 students in Marlborough, MA (there are 11 private schools, serving 889 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Marlborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marlborough, MA are Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School, Assabet Valley Vocational High School and Marlborough High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlborough, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Marlborough have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Marlborough, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 597-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Assabet Valley Vocational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Marlborough High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Francis J Kane
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Farm Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3507
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Charles Jaworek School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Hosmer Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3506
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Richer
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Foley Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3504
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
17 Washington Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marlborough, MA?
How many public schools are located in Marlborough?
9 public schools are located in Marlborough.
What percentage of students in Marlborough go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Marlborough are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marlborough?
Marlborough public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marlborough are often viewed compared to one another?

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