For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 775 students in Florence, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Florence, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Florence, MA are R. K. Finn Ryan Road and John F Kennedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, MA include R. K. Finn Ryan Road and John F Kennedy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
2 public schools are located in Florence.
What percentage of students in Florence go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Florence are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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