For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,250 students in Sturbridge, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Sturbridge, MA are Burgess Elementary School and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturbridge, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Sturbridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sturbridge, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Burgess School Rd
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7041
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-7041
Grades: PK-6
| 902 students
Rank: #22.
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-0283
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(508) 347-0283
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sturbridge, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Sturbridge, MA include Burgess Elementary School and Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School.
How many public schools are located in Sturbridge?
2 public schools are located in Sturbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturbridge?
Sturbridge public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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