Wachusett School District

1745 Main Street, C/o Jefferson School
Jefferson, MA 01522
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,557 students in Wachusett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Wachusett School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
6,557 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
499 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wachusett School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#104 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
57%
42%
54%
44%
54%
44%
96%
89.2%
(2022-23)
12.6%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
26%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
81%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,922 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,197. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,310 is less than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$23,079 MM
Spending
$133 MM
$25,209 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,922
$25,197
Spending / Student
$20,310
$27,523

Best Wachusett School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wachusett Regional High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1401 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Gr: 9-12 | 1,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Prince
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
170 Sterling Road
Princeton, MA 01541
(978) 464-2110
Gr: K-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Dawson
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 Salisbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-2333
Gr: K-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Mountview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
270 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Central Tree Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
99 Rutland Heights Way
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-0073
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Chocksett Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-6552
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Davis Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
78 Jamieson Road
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Leroy E.mayo
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Bullard Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Glenwood Road
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-0399
Gr: 3-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Paxton Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
(508) 798-8576
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1745 Main Street
Jefferson, MA 01522
(508) 829-4786
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
285 Main Street
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-2901
Gr: K-2 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wachusett School District?
Wachusett School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,557 students.
What is the rank of Wachusett School District?
Wachusett School District is ranked #101 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wachusett School District?
81% of Wachusett School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wachusett School District?
Wachusett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Wachusett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,310 is less than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in MA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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