For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,047 students in Orange, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Orange, MA are Ralph C Mahar Regional and Dexter Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Orange have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orange, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ralph C Mahar Regional
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-2542
Grades: 7-12
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter Park
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3 Dexter St Ext
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6080
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6080
Grades: 3-6
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fisher Hill
Magnet School
59 Dexter Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-0018
Grades: PK-2
| 230 students
Orange, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
94 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Orange, MA 01364
(978) 544-6136
Grades: 5-6
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orange, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Orange, MA include Ralph C Mahar Regional and Dexter Park.
How many public schools are located in Orange?
3 public schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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