For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,151 students in Spencer, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, MA are David Prouty High School, Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Spencer, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Prouty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wire Village School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Knox Trail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Ash Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Spencer, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Spencer, MA include David Prouty High School, Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
3 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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