For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 152 students in Royalston, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Royalston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Royalston, MA is Royalston Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Royalston, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Royalston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Royalston, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royalston Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Winchendon Rd
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Royalston, MA 01368
(978) 249-2900
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Royalston, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Royalston, MA include Royalston Community School.
How many public schools are located in Royalston?
1 public schools are located in Royalston.
What percentage of students in Royalston go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Royalston are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Royalston?
Royalston public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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