Devens: Schools & Education
Education in Devens: 1 public school. Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is the largest at 388 students (grades 7-12). Total enrollment: 388 students.
- ~1,723 residents per school (vs Massachusetts ~980).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,723 residents per school. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Francis W. Parker Charter Esse |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 388 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 46 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 8.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Alexander Academy |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Alexander Academy |
| Nearest College · City | Lunenburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (978) 345-0011 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | AYER PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (978) 772-8250 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 26 EAST MAIN ST., AYER MA 01432 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12