For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,540 students in Bolton, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Bolton, MA are Nashoba Regional and Florence Sawyer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Bolton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bolton, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashoba Regional
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 Green Road
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2257
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2257
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Florence Sawyer School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Mechanic Street
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2821
Bolton, MA 01740
(978) 779-2821
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bolton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bolton, MA include Nashoba Regional and Florence Sawyer School.
How many public schools are located in Bolton?
2 public schools are located in Bolton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolton?
Bolton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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