For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,683 students in Andover, MA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Andover, MA are Henry C Sanborn Elementary School, South Elementary School and Wood Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Andover, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Andover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Andover, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry C Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
90 Lovejoy Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9700
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9700
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Woburn Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9800
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9800
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Wood Hill Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Cross Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
High Plain Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 High Plain Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8600
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-8600
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #55.
Doherty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Bartlet Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Andover West Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
58 Beacon Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5300
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-5300
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Bancroft Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9500
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 247-9500
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Andover, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Andover, MA include Henry C Sanborn Elementary School, South Elementary School and Wood Hill Middle School. Andover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public elementary schools are located in Andover?
8 public elementary schools are located in Andover.
What is the racial composition of students in Andover?
Andover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Andover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Andover include: High Plain Elementary School vs. South Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. High Plain Elementary School, Henry C Sanborn Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
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