For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 840 students in Spencer, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spencer, MA are Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spencer, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wire Village School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Gr: K-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Knox Trail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Ash Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Gr: 5-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Spencer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Gr: PK-1 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
68 Maple St
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
West Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Gr: PK-K | 101 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Spencer, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Spencer, MA include Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spencer?
2 public elementary schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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