Leominster School District

24 Church Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Leominster School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,012 students in Leominster School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Leominster School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
6,012 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Leominster School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#284 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Leominster  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leominster  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leominster  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leominster  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Leominster  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
186 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,508 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
25%
# Black Students
573 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
2,457 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
41%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
129
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
385
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
482
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
446
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
455
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
446
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
430
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
466
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
526
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
494
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
460
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
472
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,229 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,014 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Leominster  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$102 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Leominster  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,229
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Leominster  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,014
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Leominster  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Leominster School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fall Brook
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Decicco Dr
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7745
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Leominster Center For Excellence
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Johnny Appleseed
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
845 Main Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7765
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #44.
Center For Technical Education Innovation
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Leominster High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #66.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Kennedy Way
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #77.
Samoset School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Decicco Dr
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7725
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Frances Drake School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Viscoloid Ave
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7751
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Stearns Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7756
Grades: 1-5
| 669 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bennett
145 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7704
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leominster Academy
122 Granite Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7700
Grades: 10-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
100 Decicco Drive
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Priest Street
115 Priest Street
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-7761
Grades: K
| 139 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leominster School District?
Leominster School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,012 students.
What is the rank of Leominster School District?
Leominster School District is ranked #282 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leominster School District?
42% of Leominster School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leominster School District?
Leominster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Leominster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,014 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,012 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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