Best Orange Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,003 students in Orange, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Orange, MA are Ralph C Mahar Regional and Fisher Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Orange have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Orange, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ralph C Mahar Regional
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Gr: 7-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Fisher Hill School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Dexter Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Orange, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
94 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Gr: 5-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
59 Dexter Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange, MA include Ralph C Mahar Regional and Fisher Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Orange?
2 public schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

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