For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,042 students in Falmouth, MA (there are 1 private school, serving 180 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Falmouth, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Falmouth, MA are Falmouth High School, Morse Pond School and Lawrence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Falmouth, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Falmouth have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Falmouth, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falmouth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
874 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 540-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Morse Pond School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Jones Road
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-7300
Gr: 5-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lakeview Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0606
Gr: 7-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Mullen-hall
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0220
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 548-0220
Gr: K-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Falmouth, MA?
The top ranked public schools in Falmouth, MA include Falmouth High School, Morse Pond School and Lawrence.
How many public schools are located in Falmouth?
4 public schools are located in Falmouth.
What percentage of students in Falmouth go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Falmouth are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Falmouth?
Falmouth public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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