For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 710 students in Lancaster, MA (there are , serving 325 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, MA are Luther Burbank Middle School and Mary Rowlandson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lancaster, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lancaster, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Lancaster, MA include Luther Burbank Middle School and Mary Rowlandson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lancaster?
2 public schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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