For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,317 students in 01864, MA (there are , serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 01864, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01864, MA are L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01864 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01864, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01864, MA Public Schools (2026)
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 High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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 schools in 01864, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01864, MA include L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading High School.
How many public schools are located in 01864?
5 public schools are located in 01864.
What percentage of students in 01864 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 01864 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01864?
01864 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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