Center School

403 Great Rd
Stow, MA 01775
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Center School's student population of 500 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
500 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

Center School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#154 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
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67%
42%
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72%
44%
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70-74%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
78%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center School's ranking?
Center School is ranked #154 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Center School often compared to?
Center Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lt Eleazer Davis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Center School?
500 students attend Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Center School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center School?
Center School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center School offer ?
Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Center School part of?
Center School is part of Nashoba School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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