For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,098 students in Pepperell, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pepperell, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pepperell, MA are Varnum Brook and Nissitissit Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pepperell, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Pepperell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pepperell, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Varnum Brook
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Hollis Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-6722
Gr: K-4 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Nissitissit Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Chace Avenue
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 743-1007
Gr: 5-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Pepperell, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4 Main Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-2787
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-2787
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pepperell, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Pepperell, MA include Varnum Brook and Nissitissit Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pepperell?
2 public schools are located in Pepperell.
What percentage of students in Pepperell go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pepperell are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pepperell?
Pepperell public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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