For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,828 students in 01532, MA (there are , serving 456 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 01532, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01532, MA are Algonquin Regional High School, Marguerite E Peaslee and Lincoln Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01532 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01532, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01532, MA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Algonquin Regional High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7010
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,194 students
Rank: #22.
Marguerite E Peaslee
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 Maple Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7035
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7030
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Marion E Zeh
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Howard Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7048
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Fannie E Proctor
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Jefferson Rd
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7040
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01532, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01532, MA include Algonquin Regional High School, Marguerite E Peaslee and Lincoln Street.
How many public schools are located in 01532?
6 public schools are located in 01532.
What percentage of students in 01532 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 01532 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01532?
01532 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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