For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,463 students in North Andover, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 883 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in North Andover, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in North Andover, MA are Kittredge, Franklin and North Andover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Andover, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in North Andover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Andover, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1688
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1688
Grades: 1-5
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Cypress Terrace
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1990
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1990
Grades: 1-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
North Andover High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1711
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #44.
Annie L Sargent School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Abbott Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-3673
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-3673
Grades: 1-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Atkinson
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Phillips Brooks Rd
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-0124
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-0124
Grades: 1-5
| 266 students
Rank: #66.
North Andover Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
495 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1870
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #77.
Thomson
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
266 Waverly Rd
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1545
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1545
Grades: 1-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
115 Phillips Brooks Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1577
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1577
Grades: PK-K
| 413 students
North Andover, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
70 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1677
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1677
Grades: PK-K
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Andover, MA?
The top ranked public schools in North Andover, MA include Kittredge, Franklin and North Andover High School.
How many public schools are located in North Andover?
8 public schools are located in North Andover.
What percentage of students in North Andover go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in North Andover are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Andover?
North Andover public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Andover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Andover include: Atkinson vs. Annie L Sargent School, Annie L Sargent School vs. Atkinson, Annie L Sargent School vs. Franklin
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