Leominster School District

24 Church Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Leominster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,193 students in Leominster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Leominster School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
6,193 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leominster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#278 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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37%
42%

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35%
44%

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38%
44%
93%
89.2%

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(2022-23)
24.6%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66

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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%

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% Hispanic
43%
26%

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% Black
10%
10%

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% White
39%
51%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,805 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,874 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$23,079 MM

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Spending
$117 MM
$25,209 MM

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Revenue / Student
$18,805
$25,203

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Spending / Student
$18,874
$27,530

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Best Leominster School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fall Brook
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Decicco Dr
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7745
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Leominster Center For Excellence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
236 Lanacaster Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Johnny Appleseed
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
845 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7765
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Leominster High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Center For Technical Education Innovation
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7735
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Samoset School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Decicco Dr
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7725
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Kennedy Way
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Frances Drake School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Viscoloid Ave
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7751
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Northwest
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Stearns Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7756
Gr: 1-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Bennett
145 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7704
Gr: PK | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Leominster Academy
236 Lancaster Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
100 Decicco Drive
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Priest Street
115 Priest Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Gr: K | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leominster School District?
Leominster School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,193 students.
What is the rank of Leominster School District?
Leominster School District is ranked #282 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leominster School District?
43% of Leominster School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leominster School District?
Leominster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Leominster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,874 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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