Placentino Elementary School

235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Placentino Elementary School serves 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Placentino Elementary School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Placentino Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Peppy The Penguin

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Placentino Elementary School often compared to?
Placentino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller School, Woodland Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Placentino Elementary School?
605 students attend Placentino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Placentino Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Placentino Elementary School?
Placentino Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Placentino Elementary School offer ?
Placentino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Placentino Elementary School part of?
Placentino Elementary School is part of Holliston School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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