For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,054 students in Holden, MA (there are , serving 118 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Holden, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Holden, MA are Wachusett Regional High School, Dawson and Mountview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holden, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Holden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Holden, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wachusett Regional High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6771
Gr: 9-12 | 1,861 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Dawson
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Salisbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-6828
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Mountview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 Shrewsbury Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-5577
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Davis Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Jamieson Road
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-1754
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Leroy E.mayo
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Bullard Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-3203
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Holden, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Holden, MA include Wachusett Regional High School, Dawson and Mountview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Holden?
5 public schools are located in Holden.
What percentage of students in Holden go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Holden are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holden?
Holden 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).
Which public schools in Holden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holden include: Davis Hill Elementary School vs. Dawson, Leroy E.mayo vs. Dawson, Dawson vs. Davis Hill Elementary School
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