For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,388 students in Southbridge, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southbridge, MA are Southbridge Middle School, Charlton Street and West Street. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southbridge, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southbridge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Southbridge, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southbridge Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5440
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Charlton Street
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5475
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
West Street
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 West Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5470
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5470
Gr: 2-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
120 Eastford Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5460
Gr: PK-1 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Southbridge, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southbridge, MA include Southbridge Middle School, Charlton Street and West Street.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southbridge?
4 public elementary schools are located in Southbridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Southbridge?
Southbridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Southbridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Southbridge include: West Street vs. Charlton Street, Charlton Street vs. West Street
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