For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,885 students in Southbridge, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 168 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Southbridge, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Southbridge, MA are Southbridge Academy, Southbridge High School and Southbridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southbridge, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Southbridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southbridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Southbridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Southbridge Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
Charlton Street
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
West Street
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 West Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5470
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5470
Grades: 1-5
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Eastford Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Grades: PK-1
| 345 students
Southbridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5450
Grades: 6-12
| 1,037 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southbridge, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Southbridge, MA include Southbridge Academy, Southbridge High School and Southbridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Southbridge?
6 public schools are located in Southbridge.
What percentage of students in Southbridge go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Southbridge are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southbridge?
Southbridge public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Southbridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Southbridge include: West Street vs. Charlton Street, Charlton Street vs. West Street
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