For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in 01864, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01864, MA are L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01864 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01864, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01864, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
North Reading Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
J Turner Hood
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298a Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01864, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01864, MA include L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01864?
4 public elementary schools are located in 01864.
What is the racial composition of students in 01864?
01864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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