For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,296 students in Saugus, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 213 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Saugus, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saugus, MA are Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii, Saugus High School and Belmonte Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saugus, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Saugus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saugus, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Gr: K-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Saugus High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Belmonte Steam Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Gr: 2-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Veterans Early Learning Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Gr: PK-1 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Saugus Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pearce Memorial Dr.
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saugus, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Saugus, MA include Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii, Saugus High School and Belmonte Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in Saugus?
5 public schools are located in Saugus.
What percentage of students in Saugus go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Saugus are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saugus?
Saugus public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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