For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,661 students in Ashburnham, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 400 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Ashburnham, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ashburnham, MA are Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashburnham, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ashburnham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashburnham, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakmont Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Overlook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-1425
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashburnham, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashburnham, MA include Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School and Briggs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashburnham?
3 public schools are located in Ashburnham.
What percentage of students in Ashburnham go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Ashburnham are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashburnham?
Ashburnham public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ashburnham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashburnham include: Overlook Middle School vs. Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School vs. Briggs Elementary School, Briggs Elementary School vs. Oakmont Regional High School
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