For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,776 students in Holliston, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Holliston, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Holliston, MA are Holliston High School, Robert H. Adams Middle School and Miller School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holliston, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Holliston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Holliston, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holliston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #22.
Robert H. Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
323 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0657
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0657
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Miller School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0667
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0667
Grades: 3-5
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
Placentino Elementary School
Magnet School
235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0647
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0647
Grades: PK-2
| 703 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Holliston, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Holliston, MA include Holliston High School, Robert H. Adams Middle School and Miller School.
How many public schools are located in Holliston?
4 public schools are located in Holliston.
What percentage of students in Holliston go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Holliston are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Holliston?
Holliston public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Holliston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Holliston include: Miller School vs. Placentino Elementary School, Placentino Elementary School vs. Miller School
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