For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,634 students in Northborough, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northborough, MA are Marguerite E Peaslee, Lincoln Street and Marion E Zeh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northborough, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northborough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Northborough, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marguerite E Peaslee
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Maple Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Marion E Zeh
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Howard Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #55.
Fannie E Proctor
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Jefferson Rd
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Northborough, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northborough, MA include Marguerite E Peaslee, Lincoln Street and Marion E Zeh.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northborough?
5 public elementary schools are located in Northborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Northborough?
Northborough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Northborough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Northborough include: Marion E Zeh vs. Lincoln Street, Marguerite E Peaslee vs. Lincoln Street, Marion E Zeh vs. Fannie E Proctor
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