For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,871 students in Hyannis, MA (there are 2 private schools, serving 791 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Hyannis, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hyannis, MA are Sturgis Charter Public School, Barnstable Community Innovation School and Barnstable High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hyannis, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hyannis have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hyannis, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
427 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 778-1782
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Barnstable Community Innovation School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-3 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Barnstable High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Gr: 8-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Barnstable Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
895 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Gr: 6-7 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Hyannis West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
549 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480
Gr: K-3 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Old Craigville Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Hyannis, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
744 West Main St
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 775-2770
Gr: PK | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
895 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Gr: K-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hyannis, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hyannis, MA include Sturgis Charter Public School, Barnstable Community Innovation School and Barnstable High School.
How many public schools are located in Hyannis?
6 public schools are located in Hyannis.
What percentage of students in Hyannis go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Hyannis are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hyannis?
Hyannis public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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