For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 905 students in Barre, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barre, MA are Ruggles Lane and Quabbin Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barre have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barre, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruggles Lane
Magnet School
(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
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Quabbin Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Grades: 6-8
| 517 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barre, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barre, MA include Ruggles Lane and Quabbin Regional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barre?
2 public elementary schools are located in Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Barre?
Barre public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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