For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,831 students in 01581, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 453 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 01581, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01581, MA are Westborough High School, Sarah W Gibbons Middle School and Annie E Fales. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01581 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01581, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01581, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westborough High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
90 West Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7720
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Fisher Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7740
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7740
Gr: 7-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Annie E Fales
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Eli Whitney Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7770
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7770
Gr: K-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Mill Pond School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6 Olde Hickory Path
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7780
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7780
Gr: 4-6 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Elsie A Hastings Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 East Main Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7750
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7750
Gr: PK-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
J Harding Armstrong
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Fisher Street
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7760
Westborough, MA 01581
(508) 836-7760
Gr: K-3 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Area
Special Education School
167-169 Lyman Street, C/o Hadl
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Area
Special Education School
167 - 169 Lyman Street, C/o Ha
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Westborough, MA 01581
(781) 338-3305
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01581, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01581, MA include Westborough High School, Sarah W Gibbons Middle School and Annie E Fales.
How many public schools are located in 01581?
10 public schools are located in 01581.
What percentage of students in 01581 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 01581 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01581?
01581 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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