Best Concord Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,914 students in Concord, MA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Concord, MA are Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concord, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Concord have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Concord, MA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcott
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
93 Laurel Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-9544
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Willard
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1340
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Thoreau
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29 Prairie Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Concord Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
835 Old Marlboro Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-1380
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Concord, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Concord, MA include Alcott, Willard and Thoreau. Concord has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Concord?
4 public elementary schools are located in Concord.
What is the racial composition of students in Concord?
Concord public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Concord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Concord include: Thoreau vs. Willard, Willard vs. Thoreau, Alcott vs. Willard

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