For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,198 students in Sturbridge, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sturbridge, MA are Burgess Elementary School and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturbridge, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sturbridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sturbridge, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Burgess School Rd
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7041
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7041
Gr: PK-6 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-0283
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-0283
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sturbridge, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sturbridge, MA include Burgess Elementary School and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School.
How many public schools are located in Sturbridge?
2 public schools are located in Sturbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturbridge?
Sturbridge public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.