Public schools in Lunenburg, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Lunenburg, 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
1,563
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lunenburg public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Lunenburg, MA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,563 students, an average of 313 per school. The largest campus is Lunenburg High (452 students), and the largest elementary school is Lunenburg Primary School (374).
Every listed school belongs to Lunenburg. 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 15.2:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Lunenburg
Elementary schools in Lunenburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg Primary School Lunenburg | PK–02 | 374 | 15.9:1 | |
| Turkey Hill Elementary School Lunenburg | 03–05 | 345 | 18.2:1 |
Middle schools in Lunenburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg Middle School Lunenburg | 06–08 | 382 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Lunenburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg High Lunenburg | 09–12 | 452 | 12.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lunenburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Community Experience Program Lunenburg · Special Education School | UG–UG | 10 | 10:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black3.7%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Lunenburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,563 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lunenburg
How many public schools are in Lunenburg, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Lunenburg: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,563 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lunenburg?
All listed public schools with an address in Lunenburg belong to Lunenburg. 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 Lunenburg?
Lunenburg High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lunenburg, with 452 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lunenburg?
No school with an address in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lunenburg public schools is 15.2:1, 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 Lunenburg 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