For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,694 students in Duxbury, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 182 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Duxbury, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Duxbury, MA are Duxbury High School, Alden School and Duxbury Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duxbury, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Duxbury have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Duxbury, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duxbury High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7650
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7650
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Alden School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7630
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Duxbury Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Alden Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
93 Chandler Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7680
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7680
Gr: PK-2 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Duxbury, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Duxbury, MA include Duxbury High School, Alden School and Duxbury Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Duxbury?
4 public schools are located in Duxbury.
What percentage of students in Duxbury go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Duxbury are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Duxbury?
Duxbury public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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