Top 10 Best Barnstable County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 22,673 students in Barnstable County, MA (there are 25 private schools, serving 2,602 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Barnstable County, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School, Nauset Regional High School and North Falmouth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnstable County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Barnstable County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Best Barnstable County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
Math: 81% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Nauset Regional High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Cable Rd
North Eastham, MA 02651
(508) 255-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 833 students
Rank: #33.
North Falmouth Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
62 Old Main Road
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-2334
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Falmouth High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #55.
Sandwich High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Orleans Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46 Eldredge Pkwy
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0380
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
Mashpee High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Bourne High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Chatham Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
147 Depot Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5135
Grades: K-4
| 145 students
Rank: #1010.
Morse Pond School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 Jones Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Grades: 5-6
| 474 students
Rank: #1111.
Truro Central
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
317 Route 6
Truro, MA 02666
(508) 487-1558
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Rank: #1212.
Monomoy Regional High School
Math: 48% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 670 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastham Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Schoolhouse Road
Eastham, MA 02642
(508) 255-0808
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #1414.
Monomoy Regional Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5140
Grades: 5-7
| 456 students
Rank: #1515.
West Villages Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Osterville-west Barnstable
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Grades: K-3
| 376 students
Rank: #1616.
Teaticket
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Maravista Ave Ext
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1550
Grades: PK-4
| 253 students
Rank: #1717.
Station Avenue Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
Grades: K-3
| 427 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Oak Ridge
Math: 43% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Quaker Mtg Hs Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 833-0111
Grades: 3-6
| 737 students
Rank: #2020.
Eddy Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2298 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2121.
Harwich Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #2222.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #2323.
Wellfleet Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Lawrence Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667
(508) 349-3101
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Quashnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 539-1550
Grades: 3-6
| 423 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: #2626.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 900 students
Rank: #2727.
Lawrence
Math: 35% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Rank: #2828.
Nauset Regional Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Route 28
Orleans, MA 02653
(508) 255-0016
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #2929.
Bourne Intermediate School
Math: 31% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Trowbridge Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: 3-5
| 365 students
Rank: #3030.
Centerville Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
658 Bay Ln
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Rank: #3131.
Barnstable High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #3232.
East Falmouth Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Davisville Rd
East Falmouth, MA 02536
(508) 548-1052
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Barnstable Community Innovation School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mullen-hall
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0220
Grades: K-4
| 400 students
Rank: #3535.
Sandwich Stem Academy
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
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Barnstable County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Grades: PK
| 102 students
730 Osterville-w. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 5-6
| 919 students
730 Ostervillew. Barnstable R
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 806 students
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
425 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
(508) 945-5148
Grades: 5-8
| 160 students
140 Old Oyster Road
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 428-0268
Grades: 3-4
| 111 students
30 Williston Rd
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
(508) 888-0150
Grades: 1-4
| 174 students
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Grades: 5-8
| 415 students
33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-1343
Grades: PK-6
| 556 students
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
134 Old Main Street
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7680
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
1175 Route 28
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7685
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
2095 Main Street
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 428-2090
Grades: K-2
| 168 students
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-8
| 428 students
99 West Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-8538
Grades: 3-4
| 119 students
350 Bumps River Rd
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-6638
Grades: K-2
| 149 students
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
12 Winslow St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2 Mayflower Ln
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5020
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Barnstable County, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School, Nauset Regional High School and North Falmouth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barnstable County, MA?
51 public schools are located in Barnstable County, MA.
What percentage of students in Barnstable County, MA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable County, MA?
Barnstable County, MA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

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