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Best Schools in Westford, Massachusetts

11 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High

Public: 10
Private: 1
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
Estimated Scores: 30%
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Choosing a school in Westford?

Use this page to compare every school in Westford by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Blanchard Middle

8.2/10

Middle · Westford. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Westford Academy

8.0/10

High · Westford. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Stony Brook School

7.9/10

Middle · Westford. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Westford for 2026 are Blanchard Middle (8.2/10), Westford Academy (8.0/10), and Stony Brook School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

11

10 public · 1 private

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$689,400

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Westford

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Blanchard Middle 8.2 / 10
2 Westford Academy 8.0 / 10
3 Stony Brook School 7.9 / 10
4 Nashoba Valley Technical High School 6.9 / 10
5 Abbot Elementary 6.2 / 10
6 Day Elementary 5.4 / 10
7 John A. Crisafulli Elementary School 5.4 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.8/10

30% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$181,523

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$689,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
73%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
89%

Of occupied housing units

How Westford compares

Massachusetts rank

#92 of 238

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Massachusetts avg (6.3)

Median household income

$182k

160% of Massachusetts median

Schools in this city

10

About Schools in Westford, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts is home to 11 schools, including 10 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Westford show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Westford is Blanchard Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Westford is served by 2 school districts: Nashoba Valley Regional Vocational Technical, Westford. These districts collectively serve 5,224 students.

Westford's community shows 73% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $181,523. The poverty rate in the area is 2.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 01886 (11)

Elementary Schools

7 schools
# School Rating
1 305 students · Pre-K–2nd 6.9
2 305 students · Pre-K–2nd 6.7
3 372 students · 3rd–5th 6.2
4 278 students · Pre-K–2nd 5.9
5 296 students · 3rd–5th 5.4
6 330 students · 3rd–5th 5.4
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 535 students · 6th–8th 8.2
2 586 students · 6th–8th 7.9

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 1,444 students · 9th–12th 8.0
2 773 students · 9th–12th 6.9

Schools in Westford

Westford, Massachusetts · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$181,523

Median Home Value

$689,400

Median Rent

$2,068/mo

Population

24,584

College Educated

73%

Homeownership

89%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Community Profile

Westford has a median household income of $181,523. It is a well-educated community where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $689,400, with a median rent of $2,068/month. The local poverty rate of 2.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Westford, Massachusetts

How many schools are in Westford, Massachusetts?

Westford has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Westford, Massachusetts?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Westford is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Westford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked school in Westford on MySchoolScout is Blanchard Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Westford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked elementary school in Westford on MySchoolScout is Abbot Elementary with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Westford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked middle school in Westford on MySchoolScout is Blanchard Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Westford, Massachusetts?

The top-ranked high school in Westford on MySchoolScout is Westford Academy with a composite score of 8.0/10.

How many school districts serve Westford, Massachusetts?

Westford is served by 2 school districts: Nashoba Valley Regional Vocational Technical, Westford.

What is the education level in Westford, Massachusetts?

According to Census data, 73% of adults in Westford have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Westford, Massachusetts?

The median household income in Westford is approximately $181,523 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Westford, Massachusetts?

Yes, Westford has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Westford, Massachusetts?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Westford is 11.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Westford, Massachusetts?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.