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4 schools in Southborough

Massachusetts · 1,310 students · 1 city

Southborough operates 4 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,310 students between them (3 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Southborough

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,310
+94 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Southborough ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,310#184 of 231#5,937 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#172 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.6:1#98 of 231#1,661 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
56.0%#60 of 206#2,191 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Southborough

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,320 to 1,310 students (down 1%) and from 93 to 113 full-time teachers (up 22%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
P Brent TrottierSouthboroughMiddle06-08404
Mary E Finn SchoolSouthboroughElementaryPK-01345
Albert S. Woodward Memorial SchoolSouthboroughElementary02-03286
Margaret A NearySouthboroughElementary04-05275

About Southborough

As a thinly populated district in Massachusetts, Southborough enrolls 1,310 students across 4 schools.

For a sense of the school types, Southborough comprises 3 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Southborough runs about 328 students per school, 35% below the state mean of roughly 501.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,310 students, grew 8% from the 1,216 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Southborough discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Southborough?
Southborough operates 4 public K-12 schools in Massachusetts, serving approximately 1,310 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Southborough?
Southborough includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Southborough?
P Brent Trottier is the largest public school in Southborough by enrollment, with approximately 404 students.
What grade levels does Southborough serve?
Southborough serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 4 schools.