For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,357 students in Buzzards Bay, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA are Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Bourne High School and Bournedale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buzzards Bay, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Buzzards Bay have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buzzards Bay, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bourne High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Waterhouse Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0670
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Bournedale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Ernest Valerie Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-7437
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Bourne Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
77 Waterhouse Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0690
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Bourne Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
70 Trowbridge Road
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Gr: 3-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5500 Curtis Boulevard
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Buzzards Bay, MA 02542
(508) 563-2206
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
70 Trowbridge Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-0680
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Buzzards Bay, MA include Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical, Bourne High School and Bournedale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Buzzards Bay?
5 public schools are located in Buzzards Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Buzzards Bay?
Buzzards Bay public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Buzzards Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Buzzards Bay include: Bourne High School vs. Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical
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