For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,354 students in Leicester, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Leicester, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Leicester, MA are Leicester High School, Leicester Elementary School and Leicester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leicester, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Leicester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Leicester, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leicester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Leicester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Leicester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leicester Integrated Preschool
Magnet School
174 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Leicester, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Paxton Street
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Leicester, MA 01524
(508) 892-7050
Grades: PK-2
| 367 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leicester, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Leicester, MA include Leicester High School, Leicester Elementary School and Leicester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Leicester?
4 public schools are located in Leicester.
What percentage of students in Leicester go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Leicester are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leicester?
Leicester public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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