For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 476 students in Merrimac, MA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Merrimac, MA is Helen R Donaghue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimac, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merrimac have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Merrimac, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helen R Donaghue School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 Union Street Ext.
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8921
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8921
Gr: 3-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
104 Church Street
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8319
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-8319
Gr: PK-2 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Merrimac, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Merrimac, MA include Helen R Donaghue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merrimac?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merrimac.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimac?
Merrimac public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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