For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,918 students in Hanover, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, MA are Center Elementary School, Hanover Middle School and Cedar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hanover, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-2631
Gr: 2-4 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Whiting Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 871-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Cedar Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 878-7228
Gr: PK-1 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hanover, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
495 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Hanover, MA 02339
(781) 826-3844
Gr: 3-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, MA include Center Elementary School, Hanover Middle School and Cedar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanover?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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