For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,674 students in Littleton, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Littleton, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Littleton, MA are Littleton High School, Russell St Elementary School and Littleton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Littleton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Littleton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Littleton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littleton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
56 King Street
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 952-2555
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 952-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Russell St Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57 Russell Street
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 540-2520
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 540-2520
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Littleton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Russell Street
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-8938
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-8938
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
35 Shaker Lane
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3959
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 486-3959
Grades: PK-2
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Littleton, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Littleton, MA include Littleton High School, Russell St Elementary School and Littleton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Littleton?
4 public schools are located in Littleton.
What percentage of students in Littleton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Littleton are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Littleton?
Littleton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Littleton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Littleton include: Shaker Lane Elementary School vs. Russell St Elementary School, Russell St Elementary School vs. Shaker Lane Elementary School, Shaker Lane Elementary School vs. Littleton Middle School
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