For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,449 students in Saugus, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saugus, MA are Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), Belmonte Steam Academy and Veterans Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saugus, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saugus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saugus, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-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 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
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 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
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 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Saugus, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22-28 Richard Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Gr: 1-5 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 15%
25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
201r Winter/e Denver
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Gr: K-5 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 8%
443 Walnut St/elm Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5079
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5079
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
266 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5082
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5082
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saugus, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saugus, MA include Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), Belmonte Steam Academy and Veterans Early Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saugus?
4 public elementary schools are located in Saugus.
What is the racial composition of students in Saugus?
Saugus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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