District Overview
Serving a large suburban community within the greater Worcester metropolitan area, the Northborough school district operates as an open, traditional public school system with administrative headquarters located at 53 Parkerville Road in Southborough, Massachusetts. The district manages five operational schools that cater directly to primary and middle school learners, delivering structured academic programming spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to provide a strong educational foundation before students transition to high school, this non-charter system maintains strong community connections, offering family resources online at nsboro.k12.ma.us and via direct phone support at (508) 486-5115.

For the 2024–2025 school year, Northborough educates a student body of 1,567 children, comprising 810 male and 757 female students. To cultivate an attentive and well-resourced learning environment, the district maintains an impressive professional workforce totaling over 541 full-time equivalent staff members. This comprehensive educator network includes approximately 263 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by 66 instructional aides and 212 dedicated support personnel. This robust student-to-educator ratio ensures tailored instruction and broad institutional support, making the district an outstanding environment for student growth and a valuable subject for educational researchers studying suburban school infrastructure.
5
Total Schools
1,567
Total Students
263.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northborough
Demographic Student Count
White1,009
Hispanic196
Black37
Asian220
Two or More90
American Indian3
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    1,009 (64.4%)
  • Asian
    220 (14.0%)
  • Hispanic
    196 (12.5%)
  • Two or More
    90 (5.7%)
  • Black
    37 (2.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Northborough
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,567*
Teachers (FTE):263.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Northborough
Found 5 Schools