For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,416 students in North Andover, MA (there are 4 private schools, serving 848 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in North Andover, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Andover, MA are Kittredge, Franklin and North Andover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Andover, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in North Andover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Andover, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittredge
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
601 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1688
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1688
Gr: 1-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Franklin
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Cypress Terrace
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1990
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1990
Gr: 1-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
North Andover High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1711
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Annie L Sargent School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Abbott Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-3673
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-3673
Gr: 1-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
North Andover Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
495 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1870
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Thomson
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
266 Waverly Rd
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1545
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1545
Gr: 1-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Atkinson
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Phillips Brooks Rd
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-0124
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-0124
Gr: 1-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Phillips Brooks Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1577
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 794-1577
Gr: PK-K | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Andover, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in North Andover, MA include Kittredge, Franklin and North Andover High School.
How many public schools are located in North Andover?
8 public schools are located in North Andover.
What percentage of students in North Andover go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in North Andover are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Andover?
North Andover public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Andover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Andover include: Atkinson vs. Annie L Sargent School, Annie L Sargent School vs. Atkinson
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