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Best Schools in North Reading, MA
North Reading, MA has 19 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,222 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in North Reading meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Reading, MA
The top high schools in North Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Reading High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
2. Andover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1702 Students
3. Lynnfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
4. Reading Memorial High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
5. North Andover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Andover • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1336 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Reading, MA
The top middle schools in North Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Reading Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
2. Arthur W Coolidge Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
3. Andover West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
4. Lynnfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 713 Students
5. North Andover Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Andover • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1035 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Reading, MA
The top elementary schools in North Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. L D Batchelder
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
2. E Ethel Little School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
3. South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 453 Students
4. J Turner Hood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Reading • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
5. Bancroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
6. Summer Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynnfield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
7. Wood End Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students
8. Franklin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Andover • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 381 Students
9. Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Andover • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 430 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Reading, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Reading, MA has a total population of 16,704 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Reading, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Reading, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Reading, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Reading, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit North Reading, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Reading, MA
How many schools are in North Reading, MA?
North Reading, MA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,222 students in total.
How do schools in North Reading perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in North Reading score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in North Reading meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Reading?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in North Reading
5 of 5 schools in North Reading carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5
All 5 public schools we grade in North Reading. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.