For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 735 students in 01464, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01464, MA are Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01464 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01464, MA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01464, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hospital Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lura A. White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34 Lancaster Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
01464, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7 Parker Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
34 Lancaster Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1 Hospital Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01464, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01464, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01464?
2 public elementary schools are located in 01464.
What is the racial composition of students in 01464?
01464 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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