For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,957 students in Ashland, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, MA are Ashland Middle School and David Mindess. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashland, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0167
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
David Mindess
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Concord Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0166
Gr: 3-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
73 Fruit Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-0188
Gr: K-2 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland, MA include Ashland Middle School and David Mindess.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashland?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ashland include: David Mindess vs. Henry E Warren Elementary School, Henry E Warren Elementary School vs. David Mindess
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