Sherborn School District

157 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Sherborn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 397 students in Sherborn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Sherborn School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,823 Schools
# Students
397 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sherborn School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#41 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

69%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

63%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
44%
(2022-23)
7.2%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
26%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
75%
51%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,403 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$23,079 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$12 MM
$25,209 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$6,693
$25,203

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$29,403
$27,530

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Sherborn School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Hill
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Pine Hill Lane
Sherborn, MA 01770
(508) 655-0630
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sherborn School District?
Sherborn School District manages 1 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Sherborn School District?
Sherborn School District is ranked #44 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sherborn School District?
75% of Sherborn School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sherborn School District?
Sherborn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Sherborn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,403 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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