For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,294 students in 01524, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 01524, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01524, MA are Leicester High School, Leicester Elementary School and Leicester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01524 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01524, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01524, MA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leicester High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
964 Main Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Leicester Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: K-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Leicester Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
01524, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01524, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01524, MA include Leicester High School, Leicester Elementary School and Leicester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01524?
4 public schools are located in 01524.
What percentage of students in 01524 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 01524 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01524?
01524 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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