For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 902 students in Leicester, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leicester, MA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Leicester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Leicester, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in Leicester, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Leicester, MA include Leicester Elementary School and Leicester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Leicester?
2 public elementary schools are located in Leicester.
What is the racial composition of students in Leicester?
Leicester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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