For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,865 students in Whitinsville, MA (there are , serving 563 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Whitinsville, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Whitinsville, MA are Northbridge High School, Northbridge Elementary School and Northbridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitinsville, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Whitinsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whitinsville, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northbridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
427 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6221
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northbridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Crescent Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8161
Gr: PK-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Northbridge Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
171 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8718
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Whitinsville, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14 Hill Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-5883
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-5883
Gr: PK | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
30 Cross Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6346
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-6346
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whitinsville, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Whitinsville, MA include Northbridge High School, Northbridge Elementary School and Northbridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Whitinsville?
3 public schools are located in Whitinsville.
What percentage of students in Whitinsville go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Whitinsville are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitinsville?
Whitinsville public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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