For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,171 students in 01562, MA.
The top ranked public schools in 01562, MA are David Prouty High School, Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01562 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01562, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01562, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Prouty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Wire Village School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Gr: K-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Knox Trail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Ash Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Gr: 5-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
01562, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Gr: PK-1 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
68 Maple St
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
West Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Gr: PK-K | 101 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01562, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01562, MA include David Prouty High School, Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01562?
3 public schools are located in 01562.
What is the racial composition of students in 01562?
01562 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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