For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,021 students in Acton, MA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Acton, MA are Luther Conant School, Paul P Gates Elementary School and C.t. Douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Acton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Acton, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther Conant School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Taylor Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2550
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Paul P Gates Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
C.t. Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2560
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Mccarthy-towne School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3377
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Merriam School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 264-3371
Grades: K-6
| 404 students
Acton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Spruce St
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-2570
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Acton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Acton, MA include Luther Conant School, Paul P Gates Elementary School and C.t. Douglas Elementary School. Acton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Acton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Acton.
What is the racial composition of students in Acton?
Acton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Acton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Acton include: Luther Conant School vs. Paul P Gates Elementary School, Paul P Gates Elementary School vs. Luther Conant School, Merriam School vs. C.t. Douglas Elementary School
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