For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 936 students in Hanson, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hanson, MA are Indian Head and Hanson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hanson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hanson, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Head
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Indian Head Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7065
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7065
Gr: K-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Liberty Street
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7575
Hanson, MA 02341
(781) 618-7575
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hanson, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hanson, MA include Indian Head and Hanson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hanson?
2 public schools are located in Hanson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson?
Hanson public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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