For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,630 students in Norwell, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norwell, MA are Norwell Middle School, William G Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwell, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norwell, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Main Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8814
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
William G Vinal
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Grace Farrar Cole
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 High Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 659-8823
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Grades: K-12
| 1,055 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norwell, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norwell, MA include Norwell Middle School, William G Vinal and Grace Farrar Cole.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norwell?
4 public elementary schools are located in Norwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwell?
Norwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Norwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Norwell include: William G Vinal vs. Norwell Middle School
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