For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,731 students in Ashburnham, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 400 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Ashburnham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashburnham, MA are Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashburnham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ashburnham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashburnham, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakmont Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Overlook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Briggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashburnham, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Ashburnham, MA include Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashburnham?
3 public schools are located in Ashburnham.
What percentage of students in Ashburnham go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Ashburnham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashburnham?
Ashburnham public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ashburnham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashburnham include: Overlook Middle School vs. Oakmont Regional High School, Briggs Elementary School vs. Overlook Middle School, Briggs Elementary School vs. Oakmont Regional High School
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