For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,903 students in Ashland, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 355 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Ashland, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, MA are Ashland High School, Ashland Middle School and David Mindess. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashland, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
65 East Union St.
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0177
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
David Mindess
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Concord Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Grades: 3-5
| 667 students
Rank: n/an/a
73 Fruit Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Grades: K-2
| 611 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Central Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0160
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, MA include Ashland High School, Ashland Middle School and David Mindess.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
5 public schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland include: David Mindess vs. Henry E Warren Elementary School, Henry E Warren Elementary School vs. David Mindess, Henry E Warren Elementary School vs. William Pittaway Elementary School
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