Top 5 Best 01720 Massachusetts Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,021 students in 01720, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 01720, MA are Luther Conant School, Paul P Gates Elementary School and C.t. Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01720 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01720, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01720, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther Conant School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
C.t. Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Mccarthy-towne School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Merriam School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 01720 Massachusetts

01720, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Spruce St
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 433 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 01720, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 01720, MA include Luther Conant School, Paul P Gates Elementary School and C.t. Douglas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01720?
5 public elementary schools are located in 01720.
What is the racial composition of students in 01720?
01720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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