For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 710 students in Lancaster, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster, MA are Luther Burbank Middle School and Mary Rowlandson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Lancaster, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther Burbank Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4558
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Rowlandson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Hollywood Drive
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-8482
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster, MA include Luther Burbank Middle School and Mary Rowlandson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lancaster?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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