For the 2025 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, Tisbury Elementary School and Chilmark 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 43% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dukes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martha's Vineyard Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Edgartown-vineyard Haven R
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-1033
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-1033
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 West William Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(508) 696-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Chilmark Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
West Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 State Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 693-9900
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 693-9900
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Tradewinds Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-0951
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
(508) 693-0951
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Edgartown Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508) 627-3316
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tower Hill Road
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
(508) 997-5408
Cuttyhunk, MA 02713
(508) 997-5408
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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, Tisbury Elementary School and Chilmark 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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dukes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dukes County include: Tisbury Elementary School vs. Oak Bluffs Elementary School, Chilmark Elementary School vs. Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School, Oak Bluffs Elementary School vs. Tisbury Elementary School
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