Rank
212
C+
Leominster
6 schools · 2 high schools · 4 elementary schools · Leominster
Leominster is a city of roughly 41,000 residents located in north-central Massachusetts, about 40 miles west of Boston in the foothills region near the New Hampshire border. The Leominster Public School District serves the city with four elementary schools and two high schools, including the Center for Technical Education Innovation, which provides career and technical training options. The district maintains a solid 95.6% graduation rate and serves a diverse student population with a focus on both traditional academics and vocational pathways. Known historically as a manufacturing center, Leominster has gradually diversified its economy while preserving its role as a regional hub in the North County area.
Avg MCAS ELA
37.2%
#240 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
33.7%
#238 of 326
Avg SAT
1,130
#127 of 290
Attendance
92.7%
#217 of 328
Graduation Rate
95.6%
#126 of 288
AP Pass Rate
74.2%
#137 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,611
#243 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$88,631
#190 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 36% | 37% | — | 492 | 503 |
| Grade 4 | 35% | 37% | — | 492 | 434 |
| Grade 5 | 36% | 38% | 45% | 494 | 479 |
| Grade 6 | 34% | 27% | — | 489 | 477 |
| Grade 7 | 37% | 33% | — | 491 | 448 |
| Grade 8 | 39% | 38% | 25% | 493 | 425 |
| Grade 10 | 37% | 24% | 35% | 488 | 501 |
| HS Science | — | — | 14% | 480 | 473 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 38%
Asian: 3.1%
Hispanic: 43.1%
Black: 10.9%
Multi-Race: 4.8%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Female: 48.3%Male: 51.7%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Leominster
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
182
B-
Leominster High School
SAT
1,092
ELA
40%
Math
26%
Grad
93.5%
182
B-
Leominster High School
1,092
40%
26%
72.7%
93.5%
228
C+
Center For Technical Education Innovation
SAT
1,168
ELA
38%
Math
24%
Grad
97.7%
228
C+
Center For Technical Education Innovation
1,168
38%
24%
75.8%
97.7%
Elementary Schools in Leominster
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
252
B
Fall Brook
ELA
55%
Math
58%
Attend.
96.2%
Class
23
252
B
Fall Brook
55%
58%
96.2%
23
604
C+
Johnny Appleseed
ELA
35%
Math
34%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
20
604
C+
Johnny Appleseed
35%
34%
94.6%
20
668
C
Frances Drake School
ELA
24%
Math
30%
Attend.
94.4%
Class
17
668
C
Frances Drake School
24%
30%
94.4%
17
669
C
Northwest
ELA
31%
Math
30%
Attend.
94.7%
Class
22
669
C
Northwest
31%
30%
94.7%
22
District Operations
Attendance
#217 of 328Attendance Rate92.7%
Avg Days Absent13
Chronically Absent (10%+)22.4%
Chronically Absent (20%+)5.4%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#243 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,860
Total Per Pupil$19,611
Total FTE Students6,394
Teacher Salaries
#190 of 325Average Salary$88,631
Teacher FTE Count440
Salary vs. Town Income2.5x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.5x the town's per capita income ($35,270). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#259 of 327Avg Class Size19
English Learners14.5%
Students w/ Disabilities23.5%
Total Students6,289
Staffing & Retention
#184 of 327Teacher Retention86.9%
Principal Retention90.9%
Total Teachers459
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Leominster
Avg Assessed Value
$475,021
#174 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,489
Income Per Capita
$35,270
#197 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#192
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.37%
Tax as % of Income18.4%(above avg)
Bond RatingAA(very good)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$72.7M+1.05% levy growth(typical)
Residential$29.7M
Commercial/Industrial$43.0M
Residential Share40.88%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.5% (2.5% base + 1.05% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (40.88%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$13.1M6.4% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $204.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 6,027(86.7%)
Vocational: 5(0.1%)
Charter: 101(1.5%)
Private: 442(6.4%)
Home School: 131(1.9%)
Total: 6,955