For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 767 students in Shirley, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Shirley, MA are Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shirley, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shirley, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hospital Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lura A. White Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34 Lancaster Road
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 772-8600
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shirley, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shirley, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Lura A. White Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shirley?
2 public schools are located in Shirley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?
Shirley public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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