For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 988 students in Mendon, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 185 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Mendon, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mendon, MA are Henry P Clough and Miscoe Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendon, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mendon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mendon, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry P Clough
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Avenue
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1580
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1580
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Miscoe Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 North Avenue
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-1590
Grades: 5-8
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mendon, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Mendon, MA include Henry P Clough and Miscoe Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Mendon?
2 public schools are located in Mendon.
What percentage of students in Mendon go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Mendon are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mendon?
Mendon public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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