For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,842 students in Marlborough, MA (there are 9 private schools, serving 615 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Marlborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marlborough, MA are Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School, Assabet Valley Vocational High School and Marlborough High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlborough, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Marlborough have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marlborough, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 597-2400
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 597-2400
Gr: 6-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Assabet Valley Vocational High School
Vocational School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Fitchburg Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Marlborough High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3500
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Francis J Kane
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Farm Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3507
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3507
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Charles Jaworek School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Hosmer Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3506
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3506
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Richer
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Foley Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3504
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3504
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3508
Gr: K-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3502
Gr: 6-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
17 Washington Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3503
Gr: PK | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marlborough, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Marlborough, MA include Advanced Math And Science Academy Charter School, Assabet Valley Vocational High School and Marlborough High School.
How many public schools are located in Marlborough?
9 public schools are located in Marlborough.
What percentage of students in Marlborough go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Marlborough are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marlborough?
Marlborough public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marlborough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marlborough include: Richer vs. Charles Jaworek School, Francis J Kane vs. Charles Jaworek School, Charles Jaworek School vs. Richer
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