Public schools in Marlborough, MA
9 open public schools with an address in Marlborough, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,842
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Marlborough public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Marlborough, MA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,842 students, an average of 760 per school. The largest campus is Assabet Valley Vocational High School (1,144 students), and the largest elementary school is Goodnow Brothers Elementary School (781).
Marlborough operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Marlborough campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.2:1, similar to 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Marlborough
Elementary schools in Marlborough
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Jaworek School Marlborough | KG–05 | 631 | 12.2:1 | |
| Francis J Kane Marlborough | KG–05 | 575 | 13.1:1 | |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School Marlborough | KG–05 | 781 | 13.3:1 | |
| Richer Marlborough | KG–05 | 596 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Marlborough
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Marlborough | 06–08 | 965 | 9.3:1 |
High schools in Marlborough
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District) · Charter | 06–12 | 970 | 11.9:1 | |
| Assabet Valley Vocational High School Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,144 | 10.1:1 | |
| Marlborough High Marlborough | 09–12 | 985 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Marlborough
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Marlborough | PK–PK | 195 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic47.9%
- Black5.1%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Marlborough schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,842 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marlborough
How many public schools are in Marlborough, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Marlborough: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,842 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marlborough?
Schools with an address in Marlborough belong to 3 education agencies, led by Marlborough (7 schools), Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter (District) (1 school), Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Marlborough?
Assabet Valley Vocational High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marlborough, with 1,144 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marlborough?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Marlborough are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marlborough schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marlborough public schools is 12.2:1, similar to 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 Marlborough 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