For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 381 students in Barre, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Barre, MA is Ruggles Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, MA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barre have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Barre, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruggles Lane
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Ruggles Lane
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-2934
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Barre, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4651
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-5042
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Barre, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Barre, MA include Ruggles Lane.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barre?
1 public elementary schools are located in Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Barre?
Barre public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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