For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 948 students in Barre, MA (there are , serving 67 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Barre, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barre, MA are Quabbin Regional High School and Ruggles Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Barre have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barre, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quabbin Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ruggles Lane
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Ruggles Lane
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Barre, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barre, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Barre, MA include Quabbin Regional High School and Ruggles Lane.
How many public schools are located in Barre?
2 public schools are located in Barre.
What percentage of students in Barre go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Barre are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barre?
Barre public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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