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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Middlesex County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 298 public elementary schools serving 142,945 students in Middlesex County, MA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Middlesex County, MA are Woodland, Mary Lee Burbank and Martin Luther King Junior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex County, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Middlesex County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Middlesex County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5300
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mary Lee Burbank
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
266 School Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5500
Gr: K-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Martin Luther King Junior
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6562
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winn Brook
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
97 Waterhouse Rd
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5700
Gr: K-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Country
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5400
Gr: PK-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Gr: K-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Maria Hastings
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-5800
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Bowman
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2500
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Maria L. Baldwin
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
85 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6525
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mason-rice
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
149 Pleasant Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-9570
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Swallow/union School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
522 Main Street
Dunstable, MA 01827
(978) 649-7281
Gr: K-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
104 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9824
Gr: 4-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
John A Bishop
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
25 Columbia Road
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 316-3791
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Alcott
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5800
Gr: 4-6 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Elmwood
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14 Elm Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9860
Gr: 2-3 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Loker School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
47 Loker Street
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 358-8601
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Hopkinton Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
88 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
(508) 497-9831
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 497-7771
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
John Ward
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Dolphin Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peirce
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
170 Temple Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 559-9630
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Blanchard Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14 West Street
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-5582
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Weston Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
456 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
Luther Conant School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Roland Hayes
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Eliot Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Gr: PK-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Vinson-owen Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7019
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Winthrop
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
162 First Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2280
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3131.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3232.
Ephraim Curtis Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22 Pratts Mill Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443-1071
Gr: 6-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Ambrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27 High Street
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 721-7012
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Daniel Butler
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
90 White Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5550
Gr: K-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Horace Mann
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40 Damon Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-2190
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Middlesex County, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Middlesex County, MA include Woodland, Mary Lee Burbank and Martin Luther King Junior. Middlesex County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Middlesex County?
298 public elementary schools are located in Middlesex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Middlesex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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