For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,592 students in Acton, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 71 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Acton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%). Acton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public schools in Acton, MA are Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Luther Conant School and Paul P Gates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Acton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Acton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acton-boxborough Regional High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
36 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,649 students
Rank: #22.
Luther Conant School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
C.t. Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Mccarthy-towne School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Merriam School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
71 Spruce St.
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2530
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2530
Grades: PK
| 109 students
Acton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Spruce St
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Acton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Acton, MA include Acton-boxborough Regional High School, Luther Conant School and Paul P Gates Elementary School. Acton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public schools are located in Acton?
8 public schools are located in Acton.
What percentage of students in Acton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Acton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Acton?
Acton public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Acton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Acton include: Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program vs. Luther Conant School, Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program vs. Mccarthy-towne School, Luther Conant School vs. Paul P Gates Elementary School
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