For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,683 students in Nantucket County, MA (there are 3 private schools, serving 308 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Nantucket County, MA are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nantucket County, MA are Nantucket High School, Cyrus Peirce and Nantucket Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nantucket County, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Nantucket County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nantucket County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nantucket High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7280
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Cyrus Peirce
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7283
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7283
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Nantucket Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7285
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7285
Gr: 3-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Nantucket Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Surfside Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
Gr: PK-2 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nantucket County, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in Nantucket County, MA include Nantucket High School, Cyrus Peirce and Nantucket Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Nantucket County?
4 public schools are located in Nantucket County.
What percentage of students in Nantucket County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Nantucket County are educated in public schools (compared to the MA state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nantucket County?
Nantucket County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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