For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,163 students in Holden, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Holden, MA are Dawson, Mountview Middle School and Davis Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holden, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Holden, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Salisbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mountview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Davis Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Jamieson Road
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Leroy E.mayo
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Bullard Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Holden, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Holden, MA include Dawson, Mountview Middle School and Davis Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holden?
4 public elementary schools are located in Holden.
What is the racial composition of students in Holden?
Holden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Holden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Holden include: Davis Hill Elementary School vs. Dawson, Leroy E.mayo vs. Dawson, Dawson vs. Davis Hill Elementary School
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