Petersham School District, Massachusetts

Petersham School District is an elementary school district in Worcester County, Massachusetts, for grades K–6. About 1,185 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 54.2 sq mi (140 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,185 ± 108
Grades
K–6
Type
Elementary school district
County
Worcester County
Land area
54.2 sq mi (140 km²)
Median household income
$110,750 ± $20,440
Median home value
$392,400 ± $20,080
Water area
14 sq mi (36.3 km²)
State
Massachusetts
Census code (GEOID)
2509540
Coordinates (central point)
42.459221, -72.216335

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Petersham School District, largest first

  1. Town of Petersham1,185 people
  2. Petersham (CDP)312 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. New Salem-Wendell School District7.4 mi west

These share a boundary with Petersham School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Petersham School District before you rely on it.

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