For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,318 students in Andover, MA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Andover, MA are Wood Hill Middle School, Doherty Middle School and Andover West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Andover, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Andover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Andover, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood Hill Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Cross Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Doherty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Andover West Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Andover, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Andover, MA include Wood Hill Middle School, Doherty Middle School and Andover West Middle School. Andover has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public middle schools are located in Andover?
3 public middle schools are located in Andover.
What is the racial composition of students in Andover?
Andover public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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