For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,966 students in Tewksbury, MA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tewksbury, MA is John F. Ryan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tewksbury, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tewksbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tewksbury, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F. Ryan
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pleasant Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7880
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7880
Grades: 5-6
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
139 Pleasant Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7870
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7870
Grades: 2-4
| 767 students
Rank: n/an/a
165 Shawsheen Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7865
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7865
Grades: PK-1
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
1469 Andover Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7858
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7858
Grades: PK-1
| 392 students
Tewksbury, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
139 Pleasant St
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7818
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7818
Grades: PK
| 109 students
12 Salem Rd
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7870
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7870
Grades: 3-4
| 216 students
133 North Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7875
Tewksbury, MA 01876
(978) 640-7875
Grades: 3-4
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tewksbury, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tewksbury, MA include John F. Ryan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tewksbury?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tewksbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Tewksbury?
Tewksbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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