The school district includes two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school with new building completed in 2001, the nearby Nashoba Valley Technical High School, and a local charter school.
Littleton is also known for its active community spirit as evidenced by the work of the Littleton Historical Society, the Littleton Conservation Trust, the Littleton Lyceum, a Habitat for Humanity chapter, and a number of local food pantries. The town also encourages wide use of its fields, forests, and lakes with a summer sailing school, lots of hiking opportunities, and two public parks.