Public schools in Norton, MA
5 open public schools with an address in Norton, 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
2,346
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 Norton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Norton, MA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,346 students, an average of 469 per school. The largest campus is Norton High (685 students), and the largest elementary school is J C Solmonese (491).
Every listed school belongs to Norton. 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 Norton
Elementary schools in Norton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri A. Yelle Norton | 04–05 | 371 | 13.5:1 | |
| J C Solmonese Norton | PK–03 | 491 | 11.9:1 | |
| L G Nourse Elementary Norton | KG–03 | 272 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Norton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Middle Norton | 06–08 | 527 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Norton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High Norton | 09–12 | 685 | 10.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.6%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black5.4%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Norton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,346 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Norton
How many public schools are in Norton, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Norton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,346 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Norton?
All listed public schools with an address in Norton belong to Norton. 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 Norton?
Norton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Norton, with 685 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Norton?
No school with an address in Norton 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 Norton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Norton 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 Norton 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