For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,389 students in Charlton, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Charlton, MA are Charlton Middle School and Heritage School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Charlton, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Oxford Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-1423
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-1423
Gr: 5-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Heritage School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Oxford Rd
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-4884
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-4884
Gr: 2-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Burlingame Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-7774
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-7774
Gr: PK-1 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Charlton, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Charlton, MA include Charlton Middle School and Heritage School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Charlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton?
Charlton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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