Best 01562 Massachusetts Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 845 students in 01562, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01562, MA are 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 01562 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 01562, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 01562, MA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wire Village School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Knox Trail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
73 Ash Street
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 elementary schools in 01562, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 01562, MA include Wire Village School and Knox Trail Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 01562?
2 public elementary schools are located in 01562.
What is the racial composition of students in 01562?
01562 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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