Public schools in Sudbury, MA
6 open public schools with an address in Sudbury, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,974
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sudbury public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sudbury, MA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,974 students, an average of 662 per school. The largest campus is Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High (1,445 students), and the largest elementary school is Peter Noyes (508).
Sudbury operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sudbury campus. 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 11.5:1, 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 Sudbury
Elementary schools in Sudbury
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury | PK–05 | 382 | 12:1 | |
| Israel Loring School Sudbury | KG–05 | 426 | 10.4:1 | |
| Josiah Haynes Sudbury | KG–05 | 397 | 11.9:1 | |
| Peter Noyes Sudbury | PK–05 | 508 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Sudbury
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Curtis Middle Sudbury | 06–08 | 816 | 9.9:1 |
High schools in Sudbury
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Lincoln-Sudbury | 09–12 | 1,445 | 11.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black3.8%
- Asian10.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sudbury schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,974 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sudbury
How many public schools are in Sudbury, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sudbury: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,974 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sudbury?
Schools with an address in Sudbury belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sudbury (5 schools), Lincoln-Sudbury (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 Sudbury?
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sudbury, with 1,445 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sudbury?
No school with an address in Sudbury 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 Sudbury schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sudbury public schools is 11.5:1, 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 Sudbury 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