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2 schools in Merrimac

Massachusetts · Public K-12

2 public K-12 schools operate inside Merrimac, with combined enrollment of about 479 students (2 elementary).

7-year change in Merrimac

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
479
+20 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 89%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
479
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dr Frederick N SweetsirElementaryPK-02217
Helen R Donaghue SchoolElementary03-06262

About Merrimac

Across Merrimac, Massachusetts, 2 public schools educates about 479 students between them.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 240, below the state mean of about 501.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 4%: 459 students in SY 2017-18 versus 479 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Merrimac discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Merrimac, Massachusetts?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Merrimac, with a combined enrollment of about 479.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Merrimac?
Merrimac has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Merrimac?
Helen R Donaghue School is the largest public school in Merrimac by enrollment, with approximately 262 students.
What school districts serve Merrimac?
Merrimac public schools are operated by Pentucket.
What grade levels do public schools in Merrimac cover?
Public schools in Merrimac serve students from pre-K through grade 6.