For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,459 students in 01821, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 01821, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 01821, MA are Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, Thomas Ditson and John F Kennedy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01821 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01821, MA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01821, MA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 667-2111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,292 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Ditson
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8510
Grades: K-4
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Kimbrough Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8570
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Parker
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8610
Grades: K-4
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Billerica Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35 River Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8711
Grades: 8-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Floyd Street
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8670
Grades: 5-7
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Locke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Allen Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8650
Grades: 5-7
| 549 students
01821, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 Lexington Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Billerica, MA 01821
(978) 528-8630
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 01821, MA?
The top ranked public schools in 01821, MA include Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School, Thomas Ditson and John F Kennedy.
How many public schools are located in 01821?
7 public schools are located in 01821.
What percentage of students in 01821 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 01821 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01821?
01821 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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