For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,631 students in Millbury, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 277 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Millbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Millbury, MA are Elmwood Street, Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School and Millbury Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Millbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Millbury have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Millbury, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Street
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Elmwood Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5241
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5241
Gr: PK-2 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58 Elmwood Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-3541
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-3541
Gr: 3-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Millbury Junior/senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12 Martin Street
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5841
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-5841
Gr: 7-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Millbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Millbury, MA include Elmwood Street, Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School and Millbury Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Millbury?
3 public schools are located in Millbury.
What percentage of students in Millbury go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Millbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Millbury?
Millbury public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Millbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Millbury include: Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School vs. Elmwood Street, Elmwood Street vs. Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School
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