For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 840 students in Spencer, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spencer, MA are Knox Trail Middle School and Wire Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Spencer, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Trail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Ash Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Grades: 5-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Wire Village School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Grades: K-4
| 451 students
Spencer, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Lake Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8517
Grades: PK-1
| 316 students
68 Maple St
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8529
Grades: PK-K
| 245 students
West Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8535
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Spencer, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spencer, MA include Knox Trail Middle School and Wire Village School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Spencer?
2 public elementary schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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