For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-4
| 612 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 486 students
Pepperell, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4 Main Street
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-2787
Pepperell, MA 01463
(978) 433-2787
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
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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