For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,956 students in 01545, MA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,792 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 01545, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01545, MA are Spring Street School, Shrewsbury High School and Floral Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01545 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01545, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01545, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Street School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
123 Spring Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8700
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8700
Gr: K-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Shrewsbury High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Cypress Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8800
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Floral Street School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
57 Floral Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8720
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8720
Gr: K-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Oak Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Oak Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-1200
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Calvin Coolidge School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Florence Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8880
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8880
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28 Sherwood Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8670
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8670
Gr: 5-6 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Major Howard W. Beal School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 Lake St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8860
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8860
Gr: K-4 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Walter J. Paton School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Grafton Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8626
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8626
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Parker Road
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8646
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 841-8646
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01545, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01545, MA include Spring Street School, Shrewsbury High School and Floral Street School.
How many public schools are located in 01545?
9 public schools are located in 01545.
What percentage of students in 01545 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 01545 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01545?
01545 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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