For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,037 students in Ashburnham, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashburnham, MA are Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashburnham, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashburnham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashburnham, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overlook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashburnham, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashburnham, MA include Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashburnham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ashburnham.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashburnham?
Ashburnham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ashburnham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ashburnham include: Overlook Middle School vs. Briggs Elementary School, Briggs Elementary School vs. Overlook Middle School
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