For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,054 students in Holden, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 118 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Holden, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Holden, MA are Wachusett Regional High School, Dawson and Mountview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holden, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Holden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holden, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wachusett Regional High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Salisbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Mountview Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
Davis Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Jamieson Road
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Leroy E.mayo
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Bullard Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Holden, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Holden, MA include Wachusett Regional High School, Dawson and Mountview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Holden?
5 public schools are located in Holden.
What percentage of students in Holden go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Holden are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holden?
Holden public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holden include: Davis Hill Elementary School vs. Dawson, Leroy E.mayo vs. Dawson
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