For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,304 students in Southborough, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 583 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Southborough, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Southborough, MA are Albert S. Woodward Memorial School, Margaret A Neary and P Brent Trottier. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southborough, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Southborough have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southborough, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28 Cordaville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 229-1250
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 229-1250
Gr: 2-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Margaret A Neary
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
53 Parkerville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 481-2300
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 481-2300
Gr: 4-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
P Brent Trottier
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Parkerville Rd
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-2400
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
60 Richards Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-3176
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-3176
Gr: PK-1 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Southborough, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Southborough, MA include Albert S. Woodward Memorial School, Margaret A Neary and P Brent Trottier.
How many public schools are located in Southborough?
4 public schools are located in Southborough.
What percentage of students in Southborough go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Southborough are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southborough?
Southborough public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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