John Parker Elementary School

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John Parker Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
52 River St,  Billerica, MA
Billerica Public Schools
4.1
446 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Suzanne Sullivan
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7%
State Average
8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
183:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
54.4%
Black
14.9%
Hispanic
13.3%
Asian
12.9%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/3/2026
We should not send our children to rascal because when I was in different county, my son was better and he didn’t talk badly and when he come through disco, we started cursing, and he was saying that the computer the laptop was broken, and the teacher wasn’t paying attention and teaching support eve...
1.0 parent
2/27/2026
Absolutely disgusting school! Principal is horrible! He definitely targets students and parents in my opinion. Teachers are no better! Send your precious children somewhere else.
5.0 parent
7/16/2018
A phenomenal school with equally impressive staff. This school should have a 5 star rating. Everyone is connected in a cohesive group that caters to the achievement and needs of its students. Our Family is thrilled with Parker School.
5.0 parent
9/24/2013
Great school. Awesome staff........I was so impressed of school while touring it. A+ from me.

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John Parker Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Billerica, MA and is served by the Billerica Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. John Parker Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Billerica Memorial High School, Locke Middle School, Marshall Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Billerica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Parker Elementary School.

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