For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,103 students in the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Ashburnham 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.
The neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham, MA (2026)
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 the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham, MA include Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Ashburnham, Ashburnham?
the neighborhood of South 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).
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