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#143 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 8% in state

Peter Noyes

Elementary School · Sudbury

280 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Enrollment

571

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#143 of 1,793

In Sudbury

#2 of 6

public schools

In district

#2 of 5

Sudbury

Equity

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Peter Noyes

8.8/10

Elementary School in Sudbury · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

General John Nixon Elementary

8.4/10

0.7 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Lincoln-sudbury Regional High

8.6/10

1.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Peter Noyes

Peter Noyes is a public elementary school in Sudbury, MA, part of Sudbury. Peter Noyes serves approximately 571 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Peter Noyes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Peter Noyes show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.8
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Peter Noyes sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+32.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.4 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,236
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Peter Noyes — Students at Peter Noyes score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 75.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 76.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
75.5%
ELA
77.3%
2019
Math
74.3%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
66.5%
ELA
74.8%
2022
Math
74.3%
ELA
70.3%
2023
Math
71.7%
ELA
75.7%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
68.7%
2025
Math
74.3%
ELA
74%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.

How Peter Noyes Compares

See how Peter Noyes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.8/10
92th percentile in MA
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
8.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.1%

Location

280 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Peter Noyes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Happy Hollow School (rated 9.5/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Wayland), which scores slightly higher. Another option is General John Nixon Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Josiah Haynes (rated 7.8/10, 2.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sudbury, see our Sudbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury 0.7 mi 8.4
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury 1.2 mi 8.6
Ephraim Curtis Middle Sudbury 1.3 mi 9.2
WILLOW HILL SCHOOL Sudbury 2.1 mi 6.2
Israel Loring School Sudbury 2.3 mi 6.2
Josiah Haynes Sudbury 2.3 mi 7.8
CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL Sudbury 2.7 mi 6.5
Potter Road Framingham 3.2 mi 2.7
Cameron Middle School Framingham 3.4 mi 4.0
The Children's Way Preschool Wayland 2.8 mi
Wayland High School Wayland 3.3 mi 9.4
Willard Concord 3.5 mi 7.2
Mary E Stapleton Elementary Framingham 3.9 mi 4.0
Hemenway Framingham 3.8 mi 4.2
THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL Framingham 3.9 mi 5.5
METROWEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Framingham 4.0 mi 5.8
Maynard High Maynard 3.5 mi 8.1
King Elementary School Framingham 4.0 mi 7.2
Happy Hollow School Wayland 3.7 mi 9.5
Concord Middle Concord 4.1 mi 9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01776 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$234,634

Median Home Value

$939,400

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

19,067

College Educated

84.4%

Homeownership

90.2%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Median Age

43.5

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Bennett-Hemenway Natick, MA 8.8
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Collicot Milton, MA 8.8
Harrington Lexington, MA 8.8
Maria Hastings Lexington, MA 8.8
South Stoneham, MA 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Peter Noyes

What grades does Peter Noyes serve?

Peter Noyes serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Peter Noyes?

Peter Noyes has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Noyes?

The student-teacher ratio at Peter Noyes is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peter Noyes rank in MA?

Peter Noyes ranks #143 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Peter Noyes's MySchoolScout rating?

Peter Noyes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Peter Noyes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peter Noyes has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Peter Noyes a charter school?

No, Peter Noyes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Peter Noyes a Title I school?

No, Peter Noyes is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
30 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%

District

Sudbury
District Enrollment
2,539
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,236
District Rank
#2 of 5

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