For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 4,460 students in 01844, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01844, MA are Marsh Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School and Donald P Timony Grammar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01844 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01844, MA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01844, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marsh Grammar School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Comprehensive Grammar School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Gr: K-8 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Donald P Timony Grammar
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Pleasant View Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Gr: K-8 | 1,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Tenney Grammar School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Gr: K-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
01844, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01844, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01844, MA include Marsh Grammar School, Comprehensive Grammar School and Donald P Timony Grammar.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01844?
4 public elementary schools are located in 01844.
What is the racial composition of students in 01844?
01844 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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