For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,177 students in 02420, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02420, MA are Wm Diamond Middle School, Joseph Estabrook and Fiske. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 02420 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 02420, MA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02420, MA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Estabrook
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 Grove Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2520
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Fiske
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Adams Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 541-5001
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Harrington
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-0012
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 02420, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 02420, MA include Wm Diamond Middle School, Joseph Estabrook and Fiske.
How many public elementary schools are located in 02420?
4 public elementary schools are located in 02420.
What is the racial composition of students in 02420?
02420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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