For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 952 students in Ayer, MA.
The top ranked public schools in Ayer, MA are Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Page Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ayer, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Ayer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Ayer, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayer Shirley Regional High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Page Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Washington Street
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Ayer, Massachusetts ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 32%
115 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Ayer, MA 01432
(978) 772-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ayer, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Ayer, MA include Ayer Shirley Regional High School and Page Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ayer?
2 public schools are located in Ayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayer?
Ayer public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ayer are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ayer include: Page Hilltop Elementary School vs. Ayer Shirley Regional High School, Ayer Shirley Regional High School vs. Page Hilltop Elementary School
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