For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 388 students in Devens, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 38 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Devens, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Devens, MA is Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Devens, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Devens have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Devens, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
49 Antietam St
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3293
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3293
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Devens, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Devens, MA include Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School.
How many public schools are located in Devens?
1 public schools are located in Devens.
What percentage of students in Devens go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Devens are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Devens?
Devens public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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