For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 715 students in Harwich, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harwich, MA are Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School and Harwich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwich, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harwich have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harwich, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
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 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 elementary schools in Harwich, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harwich, MA include Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School and Harwich Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harwich?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harwich.
What is the racial composition of students in Harwich?
Harwich public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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