For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,543 students in Billerica, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Billerica, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Billerica, MA are Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, John F Kennedy and Thomas Ditson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Billerica, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Billerica have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Billerica, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Kimbrough Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Ditson
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Billerica Memorial High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Gr: 8-12 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Gr: K-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Floyd Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Gr: 5-7 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Locke Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Allen Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Gr: 5-7 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Billerica, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 Lexington Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Billerica, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Billerica, MA include Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, John F Kennedy and Thomas Ditson.
How many public schools are located in Billerica?
7 public schools are located in Billerica.
What percentage of students in Billerica go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Billerica are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Billerica?
Billerica public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Billerica are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Billerica include: Locke Middle School vs. Marshall Middle School, Marshall Middle School vs. Locke Middle School
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