Total enrollment
2,327
-164 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in North Reading
Massachusetts · Public K-12
North Reading's public-school count of 5 reflects a system enrolling about 2,327 students inside Massachusetts, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in North Reading
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Ethel Little School | Elementary | PK-05 | 303 |
| J Turner Hood | Elementary | PK-05 | 416 |
| L D Batchelder | Elementary | KG-05 | 462 |
| North Reading High | High | 09-12 | 652 |
| North Reading Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 494 |
About North Reading
Public education in North Reading, Massachusetts runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 2,327 students. By footprint, North Reading sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 2,491 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,327 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 89% to 85%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for North Reading discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.