For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,572 students in Charlton, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Charlton, MA are Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, Charlton Middle School and Heritage School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Charlton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Charlton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Charlton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Oxford Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-1423
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-1423
Gr: 5-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Heritage School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Oxford Rd
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-4884
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-4884
Gr: 2-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
9 Burlingame Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-7774
Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 248-7774
Gr: PK-1 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Charlton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Charlton, MA include Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, Charlton Middle School and Heritage School.
How many public schools are located in Charlton?
4 public schools are located in Charlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton?
Charlton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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