For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,120 students in Harwich, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in Harwich, MA are Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwich, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Harwich have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harwich, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Pleasant Lake Avenue
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 432-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Monomoy Regional High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Oak Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
195 Route 137
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Harwich, MA 02645
(774) 408-7994
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Harwich Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7216
Gr: PK-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Harwich, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Sisson Road
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Harwich, MA 02645
(508) 430-7212
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harwich, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Harwich, MA include Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical, Monomoy Regional High School and Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Harwich?
4 public schools are located in Harwich.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwich?
Harwich public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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