For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,971 students in Concord, MA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Concord, MA are Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Concord have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Concord, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcott
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Willard
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Concord Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Concord, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Concord, MA include Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Concord?
4 public elementary schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Concord include: Thoreau vs. Willard, Willard vs. Thoreau, Alcott vs. Willard
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