Best Public Schools in Rutland, MA

The city of Rutland, Massachusetts is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Naquag Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School) and 1 middle school (Central Tree Middle School). These schools serve students in the Wachusett school district.

Among the standout schools in Rutland is Central Tree Middle School, which is ranked 114 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently performs well on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Glenwood Elementary School is ranked 378 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and has a 3-star rating, but it still performs reasonably well on MCAS assessments, often exceeding the state average.

The student demographics across the Rutland schools show a relatively homogeneous population, with the majority of students being White. However, there is some diversity, with notable percentages of African American and Hispanic students, as well as smaller numbers of Asian students. The schools also vary in their spending per student, with Naquag Elementary School spending the most at $15,710 per student, and Glenwood Elementary School spending the least at $14,626 per student.