For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 722 students in Middleton, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Middleton, MA is Howe-manning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middleton, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Middleton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middleton, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe-manning
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26 Central Street
Middleton, MA 01949
(978) 739-2800
Middleton, MA 01949
(978) 739-2800
Gr: 3-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
143 South Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
(978) 750-4756
Middleton, MA 01949
(978) 750-4756
Gr: K-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Middleton, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Shore Regional Vocational High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
30 Log Bridge Rd, Po Box 806
Middleton, MA 01949
(978) 762-0001
Middleton, MA 01949
(978) 762-0001
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middleton, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Middleton, MA include Howe-manning.
How many public schools are located in Middleton?
2 public schools are located in Middleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Middleton?
Middleton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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