For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,721 students in Norton, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norton, MA are J C Solmonese, L G Nourse Elementary School and Norton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Norton, MA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J C Solmonese
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0120
Gr: PK-3 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
L G Nourse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 Plain Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0110
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0110
Gr: K-3 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0140
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Henri A. Yelle
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
64 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0190
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-0190
Gr: 4-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norton, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norton, MA include J C Solmonese, L G Nourse Elementary School and Norton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Norton.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton?
Norton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Norton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Norton include: J C Solmonese vs. L G Nourse Elementary School, L G Nourse Elementary School vs. J C Solmonese, L G Nourse Elementary School vs. Henri A. Yelle
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