For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 948 students in Barre, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Barre, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Barre, MA are Quabbin Regional High School and Ruggles Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Barre have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barre, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quabbin Regional High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Ruggles Lane
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Ruggles Lane
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Barre, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barre, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Barre, MA include Quabbin Regional High School and Ruggles Lane.
How many public schools are located in Barre?
2 public schools are located in Barre.
What percentage of students in Barre go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Barre are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barre?
Barre public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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