For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 432 students in Paxton, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Paxton, MA is Paxton Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paxton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Paxton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Paxton, MA include Paxton Center.
How many public schools are located in Paxton?
1 public schools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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