Public schools in North Reading, MA
5 open public schools with an address in North Reading, 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
2,327
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of North Reading public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in North Reading, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,327 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is North Reading High (652 students), and the largest elementary school is L D Batchelder (462).
Every listed school belongs to North Reading. 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 11.9:1, 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 districts and agencies serving North Reading
Elementary schools in North Reading
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Ethel Little School North Reading | PK–05 | 303 | 11.9:1 | |
| J Turner Hood North Reading | PK–05 | 416 | 12.6:1 | |
| L D Batchelder North Reading | KG–05 | 462 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in North Reading
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading Middle North Reading | 06–08 | 494 | 9.7:1 |
High schools in North Reading
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Reading High North Reading | 09–12 | 652 | 10.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.1%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 North Reading schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,327 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Reading
How many public schools are in North Reading, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in North Reading: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,327 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Reading?
All listed public schools with an address in North Reading belong to North Reading. 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 North Reading?
North Reading High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Reading, with 652 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Reading?
No school with an address in North Reading 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 North Reading schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Reading public schools is 11.9:1, 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 North Reading 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