Best Dukes County Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,330 students in Dukes County, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 87 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dukes County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dukes County, MA are Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Chilmark Elementary School and Tisbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dukes County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dukes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dukes County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Edgartown-vineyard Haven R
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-1033
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Chilmark Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 West William Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
West Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
424 State Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 693-9900
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Oak Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Tradewinds Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-0951
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Edgartown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Tower Hill Road
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
(508) 997-5408
Gr: 2-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dukes County, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dukes County, MA include Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Chilmark Elementary School and Tisbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dukes County?
8 public schools are located in Dukes County.
What percentage of students in Dukes County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dukes County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dukes County?
Dukes County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dukes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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