For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,176 students in Saugus, MA (there are , serving 213 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Saugus, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Saugus, MA are Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), Saugus High School and Belmonte Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saugus, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Saugus have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saugus, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii)
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Grades: K-12
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Saugus High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Belmonte Steam Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Grades: 2-5
| 800 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans Early Learning Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Grades: PK-1
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Saugus Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pearce Memorial Dr.
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Saugus, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22-28 Richard Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5072
Grades: 1-5
| 157 students
25 Talbot Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
201r Winter/e Denver
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5075
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
443 Walnut St/elm Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5079
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5079
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saugus, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Saugus, MA include Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii (Pcss-ii), Saugus High School and Belmonte Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in Saugus?
5 public schools are located in Saugus.
What percentage of students in Saugus go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Saugus are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saugus?
Saugus public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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