For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,012 students in 01867, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 954 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 01867, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 01867, MA are Reading Memorial High School, Joshua Eaton and Arthur W Coolidge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 01867 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 01867, MA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01867, MA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reading Memorial High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
62 Oakland Rd
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-8200
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Joshua Eaton
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Summer Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9161
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9161
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89 Birch Meadow Dr
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9158
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9158
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Alice M Barrows
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 Edgemont Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9166
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9166
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Wood End Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Sunset Rock Lane
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-5420
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-5420
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
J Warren Killam
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Charles Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-7831
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-7831
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Birch Meadow
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 A B Lord Dr
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-2335
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-2335
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Walter S Parker Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Temple Street
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-1236
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-1236
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Robert T. Capeless Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
86 Brooks Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Reading, MA 01867
(413) 448-9665
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
62 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9179
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9179
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 01867, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in 01867, MA include Reading Memorial High School, Joshua Eaton and Arthur W Coolidge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 01867?
10 public schools are located in 01867.
What percentage of students in 01867 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 01867 are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 01867?
01867 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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