For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,090 students in Groton, MA (there are 5 private schools, serving 968 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Groton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Groton, MA are Groton Dunstable Regional, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School and Florence Roche School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Groton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Groton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groton Dunstable Regional
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 Chicoppe Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
346 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6155
Gr: 5-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Florence Roche School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
342 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-6665
Gr: K-4 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
78 Hollis Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-2297
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Groton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Groton, MA include Groton Dunstable Regional, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School and Florence Roche School.
How many public schools are located in Groton?
4 public schools are located in Groton.
What percentage of students in Groton go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Groton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Groton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Groton include: Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School vs. Groton Dunstable Regional, Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School vs. Florence Roche School, Florence Roche School vs. Groton Dunstable Regional Middle School
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