For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,035 students in 01331, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01331, MA are Athol Community Elementary School and Athol-royalston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01331 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01331, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01331, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athol Community Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1064 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(617) 645-9657
Athol, MA 01331
(617) 645-9657
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Athol-royalston Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Athol, MA 01331
(978) 249-2430
Gr: 5-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 01331, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01331, MA include Athol Community Elementary School and Athol-royalston Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01331?
2 public elementary schools are located in 01331.
What is the racial composition of students in 01331?
01331 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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