For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,286 students in Andover, MA. The top ranked public middle schools in Andover, MA are Wood Hill Middle School, Doherty Middle School and Andover West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Andover, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Andover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Andover, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood Hill Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Cross Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Doherty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Andover West Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Andover, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Andover, MA include Wood Hill Middle School, Doherty Middle School and Andover West Middle School. Andover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public middle schools are located in Andover?
3 public middle schools are located in Andover.
What is the racial composition of students in Andover?
Andover public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.