Public schools in Auburn, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Auburn, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,506
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Auburn public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Auburn, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,506 students, an average of 501 per school. The largest campus is Auburn Senior High (834 students), and the largest elementary school is Swanson Road Intermediate School (554).
Every listed school belongs to Auburn. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Auburn
Elementary schools in Auburn
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr Auburn | KG–02 | 241 | 14:1 | |
| Pakachoag School Auburn | KG–02 | 249 | 14.6:1 | |
| Swanson Road Intermediate School Auburn | 03–05 | 554 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Auburn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Middle Auburn | 06–08 | 628 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Auburn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High Auburn | 09–12 | 834 | 12.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic13.5%
- Black5.6%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Auburn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,506 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Auburn
How many public schools are in Auburn, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Auburn: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,506 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Auburn?
All listed public schools with an address in Auburn belong to Auburn. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Auburn?
Auburn Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Auburn, with 834 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Auburn?
No school with an address in Auburn is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Massachusetts.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Auburn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Auburn public schools is 13.6:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Auburn guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities