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5 schools in Sudbury

Massachusetts · 2,529 students · 1 city

Sudbury has 5 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 2,529 Massachusetts students across 4 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Sudbury

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,529
+8 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Sudbury ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MassachusettsIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,529#110 of 231#3,744 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#133 of 231N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.9:1#51 of 231#1,025 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
45.8%#101 of 206#3,421 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 Sudbury

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,696 to 2,529 students (down 6%) and from 208 to 232 full-time teachers (up 12%), 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
Ephraim Curtis MiddleSudburyMiddle06-08816
Peter NoyesSudburyElementaryPK-05508
Israel Loring SchoolSudburyElementaryKG-05426
Josiah HaynesSudburyElementaryKG-05397
General John Nixon ElementarySudburyElementaryPK-05382

About Sudbury

Sudbury operates 5 public schools across Massachusetts, collectively educateing roughly 2,529 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sudbury comprises 4 elementary and 1 middle.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,521 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,529 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sudbury discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Sudbury run?
Sudbury has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,529 students in Massachusetts.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sudbury?
Sudbury includes 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Sudbury?
Ephraim Curtis Middle is the largest public school in Sudbury by enrollment, with approximately 816 students.
What grade levels does Sudbury serve?
Sudbury serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 5 schools.