For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,532 students in Methuen, MA (there are , serving 1,084 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Methuen, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Methuen, MA are Methuen High School, Marsh Grammar School and Comprehensive Grammar School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Methuen, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Methuen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Methuen, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Methuen High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Ranger Rd
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #22.
Marsh Grammar School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
309 Pelham Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9076
Grades: K-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #33.
Comprehensive Grammar School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Howe Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9051
Grades: K-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #44.
Donald P Timony Grammar
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45 Pleasant View Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9001
Grades: K-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #55.
Tenney Grammar School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-9026
Grades: K-8
| 1,264 students
Rank: n/an/a
9 Branch Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6000
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 722-6000
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Methuen, Massachusetts 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 681-1348
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Methuen, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Methuen, MA include Methuen High School, Marsh Grammar School and Comprehensive Grammar School.
How many public schools are located in Methuen?
6 public schools are located in Methuen.
What percentage of students in Methuen go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Methuen are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Methuen?
Methuen public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Methuen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Methuen include: Donald P Timony Grammar vs. Marsh Grammar School, Tenney Grammar School vs. Marsh Grammar School, Marsh Grammar School vs. Tenney Grammar School
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