For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,448 students in Athol, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Athol, MA are Athol High School, Athol Community Elementary School and Athol-royalston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athol, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Athol have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Athol, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athol High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2363 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Athol Community Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2406
Grades: PK-4
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Athol-royalston Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Grades: 5-8
| 463 students
Athol, Massachusetts 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ellen Bigelow (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
129 Allen St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 248-9562
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
494 School Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2403
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
20 The Common
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-4969
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-4969
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1060 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2405
Grades: PK-4
| 300 students
314 Sanders St
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2410
Grades: K-2
| 128 students
245 Silver Lake
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2425
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Athol, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Athol, MA include Athol High School, Athol Community Elementary School and Athol-royalston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Athol?
3 public schools are located in Athol.
What is the racial composition of students in Athol?
Athol public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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