Best Public Schools in Littleton, MA

Summary:

The city of Littleton, Massachusetts is home to a high-performing school district that serves students from elementary through high school. The district consists of 4 schools: 2 elementary schools (Shaker Lane Elementary and Russell St Elementary), 1 middle school (Littleton Middle School), and 1 high school (Littleton High School).

Littleton High School stands out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the top 20-45 high schools in Massachusetts and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school boasts excellent academic performance, with 66-78% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science on the MCAS exams - significantly above the state averages. Littleton High School also maintains a very high 4-year graduation rate of 95.5% and a low 2.7% dropout rate.

Across the Littleton district, the schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with students consistently outperforming state averages on standardized tests. The district also allocates resources equitably, with all schools spending more per student than the state average and maintaining low student-teacher ratios. While the district serves a relatively affluent, majority-white population, Littleton High School stands out with a more diverse student body, which may contribute to its exceptional performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Littleton High School	Public	9-12	56 King Street	Littleton	01460	Middlesex County	Littleton	No	No	No	No	(978) 952-2555	487	36	13.4		373 (76.6%)	11 (2.3%)	21 (4.3%)	68 (14.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	78.7	88^th of 348 public high schools	74.7%		88.1	45^th of 347 public high schools	87.0%	43							66.1								66.4				70.7		81.3	$16,979	$615	$16,364
Russell St Elementary	Public	3-5	57 Russell Street	Littleton	01460	Middlesex County	Littleton	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 540-2520	356	27	13.3		272 (76.4%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	64 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	79.5	189^th of 916 public elementary schools	79.4%		78.5	198^th of 928 public elementary schools	78.7%	9	61.3	54.6	54.2					56.5	59.4	58.7	58.5					58.9	62.3			62.3		$15,543	$736	$14,807
Shaker Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	35 Shaker Lane	Littleton	01460	Middlesex County	Littleton	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 486-3959	443	33	13.5		329 (74.3%)	5 (1.1%)	20 (4.5%)	69 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)								(n/a)																						$17,638	$745	$16,893
Littleton Middle School	Public	6-8	55 Russell Street	Littleton	01460	Middlesex County	Littleton	No	No	No	No	(978) 486-8938	388	28	14.0		304 (78.4%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.6%)	54 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	89.7	52^nd of 493 public middle schools	89.5%		84.8	74^th of 501 public middle schools	85.2%	22				76.1	69.3	64.9		70.2				60.7	54.4	54.6		56.7		71.5		71.5		$14,891	$504	$14,387

Cities Near Littleton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Westford	2.1 mi	10	60^th
Acton	4.31 mi	13	38^th
Boxborough	4.35 mi	2	32^nd
Ayer	4.95 mi	2	153^rd
Chelmsford	5.57 mi	7	162^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.