For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,317 students in North Reading, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in North Reading, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in North Reading, MA are L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Reading, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in North Reading have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Reading, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
North Reading High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
North Reading Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
J Turner Hood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298a Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Reading, MA?
The top ranked public schools in North Reading, MA include L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading High School.
How many public schools are located in North Reading?
5 public schools are located in North Reading.
What percentage of students in North Reading go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in North Reading are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Reading?
North Reading public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Reading are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Reading include: E Ethel Little School vs. J Turner Hood, J Turner Hood vs. E Ethel Little School
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