For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in North Reading, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Reading, MA are L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Reading, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Reading have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Reading, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 77% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
North Reading Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #44.
J Turner Hood
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Reading, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Reading, MA include L D Batchelder, E Ethel Little School and North Reading Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Reading?
4 public elementary schools are located in North Reading.
What is the racial composition of students in North Reading?
North Reading public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in North Reading are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Reading include: E Ethel Little School vs. J Turner Hood, J Turner Hood vs. E Ethel Little School
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